Nacogdoches H S vs Thomas J Rusk El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nacogdoches H S
Nacogdoches · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,755 students
Thomas J Rusk El
Nacogdoches · Public elementary · Grades K–5
422 students
| Measure | Nacogdoches H S Nacogdoches, Texas | Thomas J Rusk El Nacogdoches, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1282 of 1,419 | #2284 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #13484 of 16,910 | #28817 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,755 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 1,755 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.7% | 85.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 51% |
| city | Nacogdoches | Nacogdoches |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas J Rusk El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.7 vs 29.3).
- •Thomas J Rusk El does better on math proficiency (51% vs 25%).
- •Thomas J Rusk El does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 35%).
- •Nacogdoches H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.7% vs 85.5%).
- •Thomas J Rusk El does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.5).
- •Nacogdoches H S is the larger school with 1,755 students compared with 422.
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 Nacogdoches H S better than Thomas J Rusk El?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas J Rusk El ranks higher (44.7 vs 29.3 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 Nacogdoches H S and Thomas J Rusk El?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Nacogdoches and Nacogdoches in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nacogdoches H S: 1,755. Thomas J Rusk El: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nacogdoches H S and Thomas J Rusk El rank in Texas?
Nacogdoches H S is 1282nd of 1,419 and Thomas J Rusk El is 2284th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).