Rayburn Middle vs Valley Hi 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.
Rayburn Middle
San Antonio · Public middle · Grades 6–8
600 students
Valley Hi El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
295 students
| Measure | Rayburn Middle San Antonio, Texas | Valley Hi El San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1243 of 1,684 | #2292 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #10693 of 15,369 | #28884 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 600 | 295 |
| Enrollment | 600 | 295 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84% | 82.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 52% |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Hi El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.6 vs 35.8).
- •Valley Hi El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 36%).
- •Valley Hi El does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Valley Hi El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.4% vs 84%).
- •Rayburn Middle is the larger school with 600 students compared with 295.
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 Rayburn Middle better than Valley Hi El?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Hi El ranks higher (44.6 vs 35.8 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 Rayburn Middle and Valley Hi El?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between San Antonio and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rayburn Middle: 600. Valley Hi El: 295. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rayburn Middle and Valley Hi El rank in Texas?
Rayburn Middle is 1243rd of 1,684 and Valley Hi El is 2292nd of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).