Palestine H S vs Southside El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palestine H S
Palestine · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,003 students
Southside El
Palestine · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
442 students
| Measure | Palestine H S Palestine, Texas | Southside El Palestine, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #817 of 1,419 | #2699 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #9114 of 16,910 | #31763 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 2–3 |
| Students | 1,003 | 442 |
| Enrollment | 1,003 | 442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.5% | 81.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 43% |
| city | Palestine | Palestine |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palestine H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.3 vs 40.3).
- •Palestine H S does better on math proficiency (61% vs 43%).
- •Southside El does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 39%).
- •Palestine H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.5% vs 81.7%).
- •Palestine H S does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.7).
- •Palestine H S is the larger school with 1,003 students compared with 442.
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 Palestine H S better than Southside El?
On the Success Index (US), Palestine H S ranks higher (47.3 vs 40.3 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 Palestine H S and Southside El?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Palestine and Palestine in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palestine H S: 1,003. Southside El: 442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palestine H S and Southside El rank in Texas?
Palestine H S is 817th of 1,419 and Southside El is 2699th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).