Baylor College of Medicine Academy at Ryan vs Houston Academy for International Studies
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 862 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baylor College of Medicine Academy at Ryan
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
306 students
Houston Academy for International Studies
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
473 students
| Measure | Baylor College of Medicine Academy at Ryan Houston, Texas | Houston Academy for International Studies Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #474 of 1,684 | #264 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #5197 of 15,369 | #3890 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 306 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.3% | 59.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 77% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houston Academy for International Studies scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.7 vs 61.2).
- •Houston Academy for International Studies does better on math proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Houston Academy for International Studies does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 58%).
- •Houston Academy for International Studies does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.2% vs 70.3%).
- •Baylor College of Medicine Academy at Ryan does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 22.5).
- •Houston Academy for International Studies is the larger school with 473 students compared with 306.
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 Baylor College of Medicine Academy at Ryan better than Houston Academy for International Studies?
On the Success Index (US), Houston Academy for International Studies ranks higher (67.7 vs 61.2 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 Baylor College of Medicine Academy at Ryan and Houston Academy for International Studies?
About 862 m in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baylor College of Medicine Academy at Ryan: 306. Houston Academy for International Studies: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baylor College of Medicine Academy at Ryan and Houston Academy for International Studies rank in Texas?
Baylor College of Medicine Academy at Ryan is 474th of 1,684 and Houston Academy for International Studies is 264th of 1,419 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).