Macarthur H S vs Northwood El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Macarthur H S
San Antonio · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,033 students
Northwood El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
303 students
| Measure | Macarthur H S San Antonio, Texas | Northwood El San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #657 of 1,419 | #807 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #7674 of 16,910 | #13593 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,033 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 2,033 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.8% | 43.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 60% |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwood El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.8 vs 52.7).
- •Northwood El does better on math proficiency (60% vs 57%).
- •Northwood El does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Northwood El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.6% vs 56.8%).
- •Northwood El does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.0).
- •Macarthur H S is the larger school with 2,033 students compared with 303.
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 Macarthur H S better than Northwood El?
On the Success Index (US), Northwood El ranks higher (66.8 vs 52.7 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 Macarthur H S and Northwood El?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between San Antonio and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Macarthur H S: 2,033. Northwood El: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Macarthur H S and Northwood El rank in Texas?
Macarthur H S is 657th of 1,419 and Northwood El is 807th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).