John G Tower El vs Sheppard Afb El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John G Tower El
Wichita Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
448 students
Sheppard Afb El
Wichita Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
312 students
| Measure | John G Tower El Wichita Falls, Texas | Sheppard Afb El Wichita Falls, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1494 of 4,686 | #440 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #22225 of 50,301 | #7420 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 448 | 312 |
| Enrollment | 448 | 312 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.6% | 18.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| city | Wichita Falls | Wichita Falls |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sheppard Afb El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 54.2).
- •Sheppard Afb El does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Sheppard Afb El does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Sheppard Afb El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.6% vs 44.6%).
- •John G Tower El does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.9).
- •John G Tower El is the larger school with 448 students compared with 312.
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 G Tower El better than Sheppard Afb El?
On the Success Index (US), Sheppard Afb El ranks higher (75.9 vs 54.2 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 G Tower El and Sheppard Afb El?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Wichita Falls and Wichita Falls in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John G Tower El: 448. Sheppard Afb El: 312. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John G Tower El and Sheppard Afb El rank in Texas?
John G Tower El is 1494th of 4,686 and Sheppard Afb El is 440th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).