J L Lyon El vs Nichols Sawmill El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J L Lyon El
Magnolia · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
762 students
Nichols Sawmill El
Magnolia · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
671 students
| Measure | J L Lyon El Magnolia, Texas | Nichols Sawmill El Magnolia, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2662 of 4,686 | #1111 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #31520 of 50,301 | #17945 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 762 | 671 |
| Enrollment | 762 | 671 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.2% | 46.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 57% |
| city | Magnolia | Magnolia |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nichols Sawmill El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.4 vs 40.6).
- •Nichols Sawmill El does better on math proficiency (57% vs 46%).
- •Nichols Sawmill El does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 35%).
- •Nichols Sawmill El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.1% vs 65.2%).
- •Nichols Sawmill El does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.4).
- •J L Lyon El is the larger school with 762 students compared with 671.
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 J L Lyon El better than Nichols Sawmill El?
On the Success Index (US), Nichols Sawmill El ranks higher (60.4 vs 40.6 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 J L Lyon El and Nichols Sawmill El?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Magnolia and Magnolia in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J L Lyon El: 762. Nichols Sawmill El: 671. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J L Lyon El and Nichols Sawmill El rank in Texas?
J L Lyon El is 2662nd of 4,686 and Nichols Sawmill El is 1111th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).