Jacob's Well El vs Smith El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 258 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jacob's Well El
Wimberley · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
553 students
Smith El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
553 students
| Measure | Jacob's Well El Wimberley, Texas | Smith El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #843 of 4,686 | #4260 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #14108 of 50,301 | #43109 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 553 | 553 |
| Enrollment | 553 | 553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.4% | 79.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 34% |
| city | Wimberley | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jacob's Well El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.0 vs 22.8).
- •Jacob's Well El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 34%).
- •Jacob's Well El does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 26%).
- •Jacob's Well El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.4% vs 79.2%).
- •Jacob's Well El does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.3).
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 Jacob's Well El better than Smith El?
On the Success Index (US), Jacob's Well El ranks higher (66.0 vs 22.8 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 Jacob's Well El and Smith El?
About 258 km in a straight line, between Wimberley and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jacob's Well El: 553. Smith El: 553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jacob's Well El and Smith El rank in Texas?
Jacob's Well El is 843rd of 4,686 and Smith El is 4260th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).