Preparatory for Early College H S vs Veterans Middle
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.
Preparatory for Early College H S
Rio Grande City · Public high · Grades 9–12
430 students
Veterans Middle
Rio Grande City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
734 students
| Measure | Preparatory for Early College H S Rio Grande City, Texas | Veterans Middle Rio Grande City, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #544 of 1,419 | #1169 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #6684 of 16,910 | #10299 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 430 | 734 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 734 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.6% | 95.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 45% |
| 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 37.9).
- •Preparatory for Early College H S does better on math proficiency (72% vs 45%).
- •Preparatory for Early College H S does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Veterans Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.1% vs 98.6%).
- •Preparatory for Early College H S does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.1).
- •Veterans Middle is the larger school with 734 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 Veterans Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Preparatory for Early College H S ranks higher (56.5 vs 37.9 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 Veterans Middle?
About 1.1 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. Veterans Middle: 734. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Preparatory for Early College H S and Veterans Middle rank in Texas?
Preparatory for Early College H S is 544th of 1,419 and Veterans Middle is 1169th of 1,684 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).