Benbrook El vs Scarborough H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benbrook El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
481 students
Scarborough H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
691 students
| Measure | Benbrook El Houston, Texas | Scarborough H S Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3780 of 4,686 | #1320 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #39176 of 50,301 | #13935 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 481 | 691 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 691 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 96.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 32% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benbrook El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.0 vs 27.2).
- •Benbrook El does better on math proficiency (44% vs 32%).
- •Benbrook El does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 21%).
- •Scarborough H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.7% vs 98.8%).
- •Scarborough H S does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 17.2).
- •Scarborough H S is the larger school with 691 students compared with 481.
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 Benbrook El better than Scarborough H S?
On the Success Index (US), Benbrook El ranks higher (29.0 vs 27.2 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 Benbrook El and Scarborough H S?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benbrook El: 481. Scarborough H S: 691. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benbrook El and Scarborough H S rank in Texas?
Benbrook El is 3780th of 4,686 and Scarborough H S is 1320th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).