Baytown J H vs Highlands El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baytown J H
Baytown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
711 students
Highlands El
Highlands · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
868 students
| Measure | Baytown J H Baytown, Texas | Highlands El Highlands, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1277 of 1,684 | #3655 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #10913 of 15,369 | #38264 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 711 | 868 |
| Enrollment | 711 | 868 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81% | 79.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 39% |
| city | Baytown | Highlands |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baytown J H scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.7 vs 30.4).
- •Baytown J H does better on math proficiency (44% vs 39%).
- •Baytown J H does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 33%).
- •Highlands El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.6% vs 81%).
- •Highlands El does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.2).
- •Highlands El is the larger school with 868 students compared with 711.
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 Baytown J H better than Highlands El?
On the Success Index (US), Baytown J H ranks higher (34.7 vs 30.4 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 Baytown J H and Highlands El?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Baytown and Highlands in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baytown J H: 711. Highlands El: 868. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baytown J H and Highlands El rank in Texas?
Baytown J H is 1277th of 1,684 and Highlands El is 3655th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).