Alief Early College H S vs Ashford El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alief Early College H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
402 students
Ashford El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
582 students
| Measure | Alief Early College H S Houston, Texas | Ashford El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #312 of 1,419 | #4451 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #4447 of 16,910 | #45136 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 402 | 582 |
| Enrollment | 402 | 582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.6% | 88.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 22% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alief Early College H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.3 vs 19.5).
- •Alief Early College H S does better on math proficiency (95% vs 22%).
- •Alief Early College H S does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 27%).
- •Alief Early College H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.6% vs 88.1%).
- •Ashford El does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 18.3).
- •Ashford El is the larger school with 582 students compared with 402.
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 Alief Early College H S better than Ashford El?
On the Success Index (US), Alief Early College H S ranks higher (65.3 vs 19.5 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 Alief Early College H S and Ashford El?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alief Early College H S: 402. Ashford El: 582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alief Early College H S and Ashford El rank in Texas?
Alief Early College H S is 312th of 1,419 and Ashford El is 4451st of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).