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China Spring High School vs. Connally High School

Should you attend China Spring High School or Connally High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
China Spring High School
7301 N River Crossing
China Spring, TX 76633
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Connally High School
900 N Lacy Dr
Waco, TX 76705
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

China Spring High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)

Connally High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 941 students in grades 9-12, China Spring High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 621 students in grades 9-12, Connally High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
941 students
621 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at China Spring High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Connally High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at China Spring High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Connally High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
49 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at China Spring High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Connally High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at China Spring High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the China Spring Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Connally High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Connally Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1771 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
#7737 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of China Spring High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Connally High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 30% in TX)
20%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at China Spring High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the China Spring Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Connally High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Connally Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
62%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
21%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at China Spring High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the China Spring Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Connally High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Connally Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
82%
(Top 5% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at China Spring High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the China Spring Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Connally High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Connally Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥99%
(Top 1% in TX)
90-94%
(Top 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of China Spring High School with the average graduation rate observed in the China Spring Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Connally High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Connally Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of China Spring High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Connally High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
249
180
Grade 10 Students
213
169
Grade 11 Students
252
139
Grade 12 Students
227
133

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at China Spring High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the China Spring Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Connally High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Connally Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
23%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at China Spring High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the China Spring Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Connally High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Connally Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
7%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at China Spring High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the China Spring Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Connally High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Connally Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
64%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at China Spring High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the China Spring Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Connally High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Connally Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at China Spring High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the China Spring Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Connally High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Connally Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.54
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of China Spring High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the China Spring Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Connally High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Connally Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
73%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at China Spring High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the China Spring Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Connally High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Connally Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at China Spring High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the China Spring Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Connally High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Connally Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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