James Earl Rudder H S vs Stephen F Austin
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.7 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
Stephen F Austin
Bryan · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,177 students
| Measure | James Earl Rudder H S Bryan, Texas | Stephen F Austin Bryan, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1300 of 1,419 | #1244 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #13660 of 16,910 | #10697 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,697 | 1,177 |
| Enrollment | 1,697 | 1,177 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.7% | 73.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 35% |
| city | Bryan | Bryan |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stephen F Austin scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.8 vs 28.5).
- •Stephen F Austin does better on math proficiency (35% vs 28%).
- •Stephen F Austin does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 28%).
- •Stephen F Austin does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.8% vs 81.7%).
- •James Earl Rudder H S does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.7).
- •James Earl Rudder H S is the larger school with 1,697 students compared with 1,177.
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 Stephen F Austin?
On the Success Index (US), Stephen F Austin ranks higher (35.8 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 Stephen F Austin?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Bryan and Bryan in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Earl Rudder H S: 1,697. Stephen F Austin: 1,177. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Earl Rudder H S and Stephen F Austin rank in Texas?
James Earl Rudder H S is 1300th of 1,419 and Stephen F Austin is 1244th of 1,684 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).