North Mesquite H S vs Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Texas, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Mesquite H S
Mesquite · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,099 students
Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite
Mesquite · Charter high · Grades 5–12
484 students
| Measure | North Mesquite H S Mesquite, Texas | Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite Mesquite, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #827 of 1,419 | #456 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #9165 of 16,910 | #5882 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–12 |
| Students | 2,099 | 484 |
| Enrollment | 2,099 | 484 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.8% | 53.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 57% |
| city | Mesquite | Mesquite |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.7 vs 47.1).
- •North Mesquite H S does better on math proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 45%).
- •Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.1% vs 81.8%).
- •North Mesquite H S does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.2).
- •North Mesquite H S is the larger school with 2,099 students compared with 484.
- •North Mesquite H S is a public school while Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite 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 North Mesquite H S better than Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite?
On the Success Index (US), Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite ranks higher (59.7 vs 47.1 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 North Mesquite H S and Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Mesquite and Mesquite in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Mesquite H S: 2,099. Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite: 484. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Mesquite H S and Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite rank in Texas?
North Mesquite H S is 827th of 1,419 and Pioneer Technology (Ptaa) Mesquite is 456th of 1,419 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).