John T Waugh Elementary School vs William G Houston Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 997 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John T Waugh Elementary School
Angola · Public elementary · Grades K–5
295 students
William G Houston Middle School
Angola · Public middle · Grades 6–8
459 students
| Measure | John T Waugh Elementary School Angola, New York | William G Houston Middle School Angola, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1762 of 2,536 | #458 of 785 |
| National rank | #32683 of 50,301 | #8590 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 295 | 459 |
| Enrollment | 295 | 459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.2% | 45.8% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 36% |
| city | Angola | Angola |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William G Houston Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.7 vs 38.9).
- •William G Houston Middle School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 27%).
- •William G Houston Middle School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 27%).
- •William G Houston Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.8% vs 50.2%).
- •John T Waugh Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 9.0).
- •William G Houston Middle School is the larger school with 459 students compared with 295.
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 John T Waugh Elementary School better than William G Houston Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), William G Houston Middle School ranks higher (45.7 vs 38.9 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 John T Waugh Elementary School and William G Houston Middle School?
About 997 m in a straight line, between Angola and Angola in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John T Waugh Elementary School: 295. William G Houston Middle School: 459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John T Waugh Elementary School and William G Houston Middle School rank in New York?
John T Waugh Elementary School is 1762nd of 2,536 and William G Houston Middle School is 458th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).