Naaman Forest H S vs Palo Duro H S
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Texas, United States, 540 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Naaman Forest H S
Garland · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,949 students
Palo Duro H S
Amarillo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,949 students
| Measure | Naaman Forest H S Garland, Texas | Palo Duro H S Amarillo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1078 of 1,419 | #1151 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #11379 of 16,910 | #12093 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,949 | 1,949 |
| Enrollment | 1,949 | 1,949 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.4% | 87.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 49% |
| city | Garland | Amarillo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Naaman Forest H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.3 vs 35.5).
- •Palo Duro H S does better on math proficiency (49% vs 37%).
- •Naaman Forest H S does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 30%).
- •Naaman Forest H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.4% vs 87.1%).
- •Palo Duro H S does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.0).
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 Naaman Forest H S better than Palo Duro H S?
On the Success Index (US), Naaman Forest H S ranks higher (38.3 vs 35.5 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 Naaman Forest H S and Palo Duro H S?
About 540 km in a straight line, between Garland and Amarillo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Naaman Forest H S: 1,949. Palo Duro H S: 1,949. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Naaman Forest H S and Palo Duro H S rank in Texas?
Naaman Forest H S is 1078th of 1,419 and Palo Duro H S is 1151st of 1,419 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).