John B Connally H S vs Parmer Lane El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 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
Parmer Lane El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
488 students
| Measure | John B Connally H S Austin, Texas | Parmer Lane El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1313 of 1,419 | #1770 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #13781 of 16,910 | #24699 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,974 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 1,974 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.2% | 75.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 42% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parmer Lane El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.7 vs 27.9).
- •Parmer Lane El does better on math proficiency (42% vs 21%).
- •Parmer Lane El does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 33%).
- •John B Connally H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.2% vs 75.6%).
- •Parmer Lane El does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.9).
- •John B Connally H S is the larger school with 1,974 students compared with 488.
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 Parmer Lane El?
On the Success Index (US), Parmer Lane El ranks higher (50.7 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 Parmer Lane El?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John B Connally H S: 1,974. Parmer Lane El: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John B Connally H S and Parmer Lane El rank in Texas?
John B Connally H S is 1313th of 1,419 and Parmer Lane El is 1770th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).