McAllen H S vs Milam El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McAllen H S
McAllen · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,134 students
Milam El
McAllen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
811 students
| Measure | McAllen H S McAllen, Texas | Milam El McAllen, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #770 of 1,419 | #768 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #8655 of 16,910 | #12957 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,134 | 811 |
| Enrollment | 2,134 | 811 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.2% | 53.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 70% |
| city | McAllen | McAllen |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Milam El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.7 vs 49.0).
- •Milam El does better on math proficiency (70% vs 49%).
- •Milam El does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 50%).
- •Milam El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.4% vs 63.2%).
- •McAllen H S does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.9).
- •McAllen H S is the larger school with 2,134 students compared with 811.
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 McAllen H S better than Milam El?
On the Success Index (US), Milam El ranks higher (67.7 vs 49.0 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 McAllen H S and Milam El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between McAllen and McAllen in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McAllen H S: 2,134. Milam El: 811. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McAllen H S and Milam El rank in Texas?
McAllen H S is 770th of 1,419 and Milam El is 768th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).