Nyos Lamar Secondary vs River Oaks El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nyos Lamar Secondary
Austin · Charter high · Grades 6–12
809 students
River Oaks El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
551 students
| Measure | Nyos Lamar Secondary Austin, Texas | River Oaks El Austin, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #176 of 1,419 | #2920 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #2651 of 16,910 | #33176 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 809 | 551 |
| Enrollment | 809 | 551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30% | 83.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 45% |
| city | Austin | Austin |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nyos Lamar Secondary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 38.2).
- •Nyos Lamar Secondary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 45%).
- •Nyos Lamar Secondary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 39%).
- •Nyos Lamar Secondary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30% vs 83.5%).
- •Nyos Lamar Secondary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.1).
- •Nyos Lamar Secondary is the larger school with 809 students compared with 551.
- •Nyos Lamar Secondary is a charter school while River Oaks El is a public 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 Nyos Lamar Secondary better than River Oaks El?
On the Success Index (US), Nyos Lamar Secondary ranks higher (72.7 vs 38.2 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 Nyos Lamar Secondary and River Oaks El?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Austin and Austin in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nyos Lamar Secondary: 809. River Oaks El: 551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nyos Lamar Secondary and River Oaks El rank in Texas?
Nyos Lamar Secondary is 176th of 1,419 and River Oaks El is 2920th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).