Austin H S vs Henderson J El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Austin H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,181 students
Henderson J El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
443 students
| Measure | Austin H S Houston, Texas | Henderson J El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1352 of 1,419 | #3916 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #14410 of 16,910 | #40081 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,181 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 1,181 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.5% | 95.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 41% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henderson J El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.5 vs 24.8).
- •Henderson J El does better on math proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •Henderson J El does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 20%).
- •Austin H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.5% vs 95.9%).
- •Austin H S does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.4).
- •Austin H S is the larger school with 1,181 students compared with 443.
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 Austin H S better than Henderson J El?
On the Success Index (US), Henderson J El ranks higher (27.5 vs 24.8 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 Austin H S and Henderson J El?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Austin H S: 1,181. Henderson J El: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Austin H S and Henderson J El rank in Texas?
Austin H S is 1352nd of 1,419 and Henderson J El is 3916th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).