Jack C Hays H S vs Laura B Negley El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jack C Hays H S
Buda · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,304 students
Laura B Negley El
Kyle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
845 students
| Measure | Jack C Hays H S Buda, Texas | Laura B Negley El Kyle, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #328 of 1,419 | #622 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #4624 of 16,910 | #10801 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,304 | 845 |
| Enrollment | 2,304 | 845 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.8% | 28.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 64% |
| city | Buda | Kyle |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laura B Negley El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 64.6).
- •Jack C Hays H S does better on math proficiency (71% vs 64%).
- •Laura B Negley El does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 57%).
- •Laura B Negley El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.9% vs 34.8%).
- •Laura B Negley El does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 18.0).
- •Jack C Hays H S is the larger school with 2,304 students compared with 845.
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 Jack C Hays H S better than Laura B Negley El?
On the Success Index (US), Laura B Negley El ranks higher (70.7 vs 64.6 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 Jack C Hays H S and Laura B Negley El?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Buda and Kyle in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jack C Hays H S: 2,304. Laura B Negley El: 845. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jack C Hays H S and Laura B Negley El rank in Texas?
Jack C Hays H S is 328th of 1,419 and Laura B Negley El is 622nd of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).