Preparatory for Early College H S vs Rio Grande City H S
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Texas, United States, 9.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Preparatory for Early College H S
Rio Grande City · Public high · Grades 9–12
430 students
Rio Grande City H S
Rio Grande City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,670 students
| Measure | Preparatory for Early College H S Rio Grande City, Texas | Rio Grande City H S Rio Grande City, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #544 of 1,419 | #1211 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #6684 of 16,910 | #12800 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 430 | 1,670 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 1,670 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.6% | 96.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 40% |
| city | Rio Grande City | Rio Grande City |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Preparatory for Early College H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.5 vs 32.4).
- •Preparatory for Early College H S does better on math proficiency (72% vs 40%).
- •Preparatory for Early College H S does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 33%).
- •Rio Grande City H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.2% vs 98.6%).
- •Preparatory for Early College H S does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.7).
- •Rio Grande City H S is the larger school with 1,670 students compared with 430.
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 Preparatory for Early College H S better than Rio Grande City H S?
On the Success Index (US), Preparatory for Early College H S ranks higher (56.5 vs 32.4 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 Preparatory for Early College H S and Rio Grande City H S?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Rio Grande City and Rio Grande City in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Preparatory for Early College H S: 430. Rio Grande City H S: 1,670. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Preparatory for Early College H S and Rio Grande City H S rank in Texas?
Preparatory for Early College H S is 544th of 1,419 and Rio Grande City H S is 1211th of 1,419 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).