James Earl Rudder H S vs Sam Rayburn
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Earl Rudder H S
Bryan · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,697 students
Sam Rayburn
Bryan · Public middle · Grades 5–6
728 students
| Measure | James Earl Rudder H S Bryan, Texas | Sam Rayburn Bryan, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1300 of 1,419 | #1082 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #13660 of 16,910 | #9796 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 1,697 | 728 |
| Enrollment | 1,697 | 728 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.7% | 67.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 42% |
| city | Bryan | Bryan |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sam Rayburn scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.1 vs 28.5).
- •Sam Rayburn does better on math proficiency (42% vs 28%).
- •Sam Rayburn does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 28%).
- •Sam Rayburn does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.6% vs 81.7%).
- •James Earl Rudder H S does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.0).
- •James Earl Rudder H S is the larger school with 1,697 students compared with 728.
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 James Earl Rudder H S better than Sam Rayburn?
On the Success Index (US), Sam Rayburn ranks higher (40.1 vs 28.5 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 James Earl Rudder H S and Sam Rayburn?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bryan and Bryan in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Earl Rudder H S: 1,697. Sam Rayburn: 728. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Earl Rudder H S and Sam Rayburn rank in Texas?
James Earl Rudder H S is 1300th of 1,419 and Sam Rayburn is 1082nd of 1,684 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).