Academy H S vs Sampson-Howard El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy H S
Little River · Public high · Grades 9–12
546 students
Sampson-Howard El
Temple · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
611 students
| Measure | Academy H S Little River, Texas | Sampson-Howard El Temple, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #676 of 1,419 | #3927 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #7823 of 16,910 | #40171 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 546 | 611 |
| Enrollment | 546 | 611 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.1% | 81.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Little River | Temple |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.1 vs 27.4).
- •Academy H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.1% vs 81.2%).
- •Academy H S does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 17.0).
- •Sampson-Howard El is the larger school with 611 students compared with 546.
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 Academy H S better than Sampson-Howard El?
On the Success Index (US), Academy H S ranks higher (52.1 vs 27.4 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 Academy H S and Sampson-Howard El?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Little River and Temple in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy H S: 546. Sampson-Howard El: 611. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy H S and Sampson-Howard El rank in Texas?
Academy H S is 676th of 1,419 and Sampson-Howard El is 3927th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).