River Bend El vs Southwood Valley El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
River Bend El
College Station · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
519 students
Southwood Valley El
College Station · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
656 students
| Measure | River Bend El College Station, Texas | Southwood Valley El College Station, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1054 of 4,686 | #2397 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #17088 of 50,301 | #29623 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 519 | 656 |
| Enrollment | 519 | 656 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.8% | 61.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | College Station | College Station |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Bend El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.6 vs 43.5).
- •River Bend El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.8% vs 61.9%).
- •River Bend El does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.3).
- •Southwood Valley El is the larger school with 656 students compared with 519.
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 River Bend El better than Southwood Valley El?
On the Success Index (US), River Bend El ranks higher (61.6 vs 43.5 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 River Bend El and Southwood Valley El?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between College Station and College Station in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
River Bend El: 519. Southwood Valley El: 656. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do River Bend El and Southwood Valley El rank in Texas?
River Bend El is 1054th of 4,686 and Southwood Valley El is 2397th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).