Lbj Early College H S vs The East Austin College Prep at Mlk
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Texas, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lbj Early College H S
Austin · Public high · Grades 9–12
734 students
The East Austin College Prep at Mlk
Austin · Charter high · Grades 7–12
169 students
| Measure | Lbj Early College H S Austin, Texas | The East Austin College Prep at Mlk Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1319 of 1,419 | #1321 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #13908 of 16,910 | #13936 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 734 | 169 |
| Enrollment | 734 | 169 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.6% | 75.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (27.3 vs 27.2).
- •Lbj Early College H S does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •The East Austin College Prep at Mlk does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •The East Austin College Prep at Mlk does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.7% vs 88.6%).
- •The East Austin College Prep at Mlk does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.0).
- •Lbj Early College H S is the larger school with 734 students compared with 169.
- •Lbj Early College H S is a public school while The East Austin College Prep at Mlk 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 Lbj Early College H S better than The East Austin College Prep at Mlk?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lbj Early College H S and The East Austin College Prep at Mlk?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lbj Early College H S: 734. The East Austin College Prep at Mlk: 169. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lbj Early College H S and The East Austin College Prep at Mlk rank in Texas?
Lbj Early College H S is 1319th of 1,419 and The East Austin College Prep at Mlk is 1321st of 1,419 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).