Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk vs H S for Law and Justice
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
325 students
H S for Law and Justice
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
391 students
| Measure | Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk Houston, Texas | H S for Law and Justice Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #699 of 1,684 | #325 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #7298 of 15,369 | #4597 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 325 | 391 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.4% | 82.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 82% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •H S for Law and Justice scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.7 vs 51.5).
- •H S for Law and Justice does better on math proficiency (82% vs 52%).
- •H S for Law and Justice does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 47%).
- •Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.4% vs 82.1%).
- •Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.3).
- •H S for Law and Justice is the larger school with 391 students compared with 325.
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 Biotech Academy at Rusk better than H S for Law and Justice?
On the Success Index (US), H S for Law and Justice ranks higher (64.7 vs 51.5 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 Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk and H S for Law and Justice?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk: 325. H S for Law and Justice: 391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk and H S for Law and Justice rank in Texas?
Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk is 699th of 1,684 and H S for Law and Justice is 325th of 1,419 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).