Southside El vs Story Int
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southside El
Palestine · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
442 students
Story Int
Palestine · Public middle · Grades 4–6
670 students
| Measure | Southside El Palestine, Texas | Story Int Palestine, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2699 of 4,686 | #1335 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #31763 of 50,301 | #11281 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 2–3 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 442 | 670 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 670 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.7% | 81% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 43% |
| city | Palestine | Palestine |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southside El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.3 vs 33.1).
- •Southside El does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 33%).
- •Story Int does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81% vs 81.7%).
- •Southside El does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.3).
- •Story Int is the larger school with 670 students compared with 442.
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 Southside El better than Story Int?
On the Success Index (US), Southside El ranks higher (40.3 vs 33.1 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 Southside El and Story Int?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Palestine and Palestine in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southside El: 442. Story Int: 670. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southside El and Story Int rank in Texas?
Southside El is 2699th of 4,686 and Story Int is 1335th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).