Ruth Cherry El vs W R (Bill) Fort El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ruth Cherry El
Royse City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
772 students
W R (Bill) Fort El
Royse City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
762 students
| Measure | Ruth Cherry El Royse City, Texas | W R (Bill) Fort El Royse City, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1473 of 4,686 | #1055 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #22038 of 50,301 | #17102 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 772 | 762 |
| Enrollment | 772 | 762 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.4% | 36.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 49% |
| Math proficiency | – | 61% |
| city | Royse City | Royse City |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •W R (Bill) Fort El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.6 vs 54.5).
- •W R (Bill) Fort El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.2% vs 47.4%).
- •W R (Bill) Fort El does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 15.8).
- •Ruth Cherry El is the larger school with 772 students compared with 762.
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 Ruth Cherry El better than W R (Bill) Fort El?
On the Success Index (US), W R (Bill) Fort El ranks higher (61.6 vs 54.5 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 Ruth Cherry El and W R (Bill) Fort El?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Royse City and Royse City in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ruth Cherry El: 772. W R (Bill) Fort El: 762. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ruth Cherry El and W R (Bill) Fort El rank in Texas?
Ruth Cherry El is 1473rd of 4,686 and W R (Bill) Fort El is 1055th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).