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John B Alexander High School vs. United South High School

Should you attend John B Alexander High School or United South 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
John B Alexander High School
3600 E Del Mar
Laredo, TX 78041
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
United South High School
4001 Ave Los Presidentes
Laredo, TX 78046
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

John B Alexander High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 3,178 students in grades 9-12, John B Alexander 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 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Serving 3,252 students in grades 9-12, United South High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
3,178 students
3,252 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John B Alexander 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 United South High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John B Alexander High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at United South High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
176 teachers
190 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John B Alexander 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 United South High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at John B Alexander High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the United 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 United South High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the United 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

#1989 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
#3912 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John B Alexander 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 United South High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 30% in TX)
51%
(Top 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John B Alexander High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the United 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 United South High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the United Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
43%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John B Alexander High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the United 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 United South High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the United Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
69%
(Top 10% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
50%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John B Alexander High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the United 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 United South High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the United Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
96%
(Top 10% in TX)
94%
(Top 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of John B Alexander High School with the average graduation rate observed in the United 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 United South High School with the average graduation rate observed in the United 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 John B Alexander High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of United South High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
848
854
Grade 10 Students
819
831
Grade 11 Students
756
775
Grade 12 Students
755
792

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at John B Alexander High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the United Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
99%
100%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at John B Alexander High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the United 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 United South High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the United 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
n/a
n/a
% White
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at John B Alexander High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the United 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 United South High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the United Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
0.02
0.00
This chart showcases the diversity score of John B Alexander High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the United 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 United South High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the United Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
85%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at John B Alexander High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the United 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 United South High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the United 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
6%
(13-14 School Year Data)
7%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at John B Alexander High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the United Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at United South High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the United Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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