Austin H S vs Kipp Explore Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 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
Kipp Explore Academy
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
756 students
| Measure | Austin H S Houston, Texas | Kipp Explore Academy Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1352 of 1,419 | #2168 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #14410 of 16,910 | #28045 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 1,181 | 756 |
| Enrollment | 1,181 | 756 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.5% | 92.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 59% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kipp Explore Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.8 vs 24.8).
- •Kipp Explore Academy does better on math proficiency (59% vs 32%).
- •Kipp Explore Academy does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 20%).
- •Kipp Explore Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.1% vs 95.5%).
- •Austin H S does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 21.0).
- •Austin H S is the larger school with 1,181 students compared with 756.
- •Austin H S is a public school while Kipp Explore Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Kipp Explore Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Kipp Explore Academy ranks higher (45.8 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 Kipp Explore Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Austin H S: 1,181. Kipp Explore Academy: 756. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Austin H S and Kipp Explore Academy rank in Texas?
Austin H S is 1352nd of 1,419 and Kipp Explore Academy is 2168th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).