La Vega H S vs Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Texas, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Vega H S
Waco · Public high · Grades 9–12
881 students
Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S
Waco · Charter high · Grades 9–12
233 students
| Measure | La Vega H S Waco, Texas | Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S Waco, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1363 of 1,419 | #450 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #14656 of 16,910 | #5826 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 881 | 233 |
| Enrollment | 881 | 233 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.3% | 56.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 42% |
| city | Waco | Waco |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.9 vs 23.6).
- •Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S does better on math proficiency (42% vs 20%).
- •Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 32%).
- •Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.2% vs 88.3%).
- •Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 13.8).
- •La Vega H S is the larger school with 881 students compared with 233.
- •La Vega H S is a public school while Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S 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 La Vega H S better than Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S?
On the Success Index (US), Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S ranks higher (59.9 vs 23.6 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 La Vega H S and Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Waco and Waco in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Vega H S: 881. Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S: 233. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Vega H S and Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S rank in Texas?
La Vega H S is 1363rd of 1,419 and Paul and Jane Meyer Public H S is 450th of 1,419 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).