Palo Duro H S vs Pleasant Valley El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palo Duro H S
Amarillo · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,949 students
Pleasant Valley El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
195 students
| Measure | Palo Duro H S Amarillo, Texas | Pleasant Valley El Amarillo, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1151 of 1,419 | #2944 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #12093 of 16,910 | #33385 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,949 | 195 |
| Enrollment | 1,949 | 195 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.1% | 85.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 47% |
| city | Amarillo | Amarillo |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Valley El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.9 vs 35.5).
- •Palo Duro H S does better on math proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Pleasant Valley El does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Pleasant Valley El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.1% vs 87.1%).
- •Pleasant Valley El does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 14.7).
- •Palo Duro H S is the larger school with 1,949 students compared with 195.
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 Palo Duro H S better than Pleasant Valley El?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Valley El ranks higher (37.9 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 Palo Duro H S and Pleasant Valley El?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Amarillo and Amarillo in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palo Duro H S: 1,949. Pleasant Valley El: 195. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palo Duro H S and Pleasant Valley El rank in Texas?
Palo Duro H S is 1151st of 1,419 and Pleasant Valley El is 2944th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).