Ira Cross JR El vs Killeen H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ira Cross JR El
Killeen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
642 students
Killeen H S
Killeen · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,083 students
| Measure | Ira Cross JR El Killeen, Texas | Killeen H S Killeen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2540 of 4,686 | #1343 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #30701 of 50,301 | #14260 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 642 | 2,083 |
| Enrollment | 642 | 2,083 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.3% | 74.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 23% |
| city | Killeen | Killeen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ira Cross JR El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.9 vs 25.6).
- •Ira Cross JR El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 23%).
- •Ira Cross JR El does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 38%).
- •Killeen H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.3% vs 81.3%).
- •Ira Cross JR El does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.5).
- •Killeen H S is the larger school with 2,083 students compared with 642.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ira Cross JR El better than Killeen H S?
On the Success Index (US), Ira Cross JR El ranks higher (41.9 vs 25.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ira Cross JR El and Killeen H S?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Killeen and Killeen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ira Cross JR El: 642. Killeen H S: 2,083. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ira Cross JR El and Killeen H S rank in Texas?
Ira Cross JR El is 2540th of 4,686 and Killeen H S is 1343rd of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).