John B Connally H S vs Nyos Lamar Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John B Connally H S
Austin · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,974 students
Nyos Lamar Secondary
Austin · Charter high · Grades 6–12
809 students
| Measure | John B Connally H S Austin, Texas | Nyos Lamar Secondary Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1313 of 1,419 | #176 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #13781 of 16,910 | #2651 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,974 | 809 |
| Enrollment | 1,974 | 809 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.2% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 64% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nyos Lamar Secondary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 27.9).
- •Nyos Lamar Secondary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 21%).
- •Nyos Lamar Secondary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 33%).
- •Nyos Lamar Secondary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30% vs 68.2%).
- •Nyos Lamar Secondary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.9).
- •John B Connally H S is the larger school with 1,974 students compared with 809.
- •John B Connally H S is a public school while Nyos Lamar Secondary is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 John B Connally H S better than Nyos Lamar Secondary?
On the Success Index (US), Nyos Lamar Secondary ranks higher (72.7 vs 27.9 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 John B Connally H S and Nyos Lamar Secondary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John B Connally H S: 1,974. Nyos Lamar Secondary: 809. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John B Connally H S and Nyos Lamar Secondary rank in Texas?
John B Connally H S is 1313th of 1,419 and Nyos Lamar Secondary is 176th of 1,419 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).