Best El vs Harmony Science Academy-Houston
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Best El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades K–4
655 students
Harmony Science Academy-Houston
Houston · Charter high · Grades 9–12
750 students
| Measure | Best El Houston, Texas | Harmony Science Academy-Houston Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4265 of 4,686 | #422 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #43127 of 50,301 | #5584 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 655 | 750 |
| Enrollment | 655 | 750 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93% | 77.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 87% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harmony Science Academy-Houston scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.9 vs 22.7).
- •Harmony Science Academy-Houston does better on math proficiency (87% vs 33%).
- •Harmony Science Academy-Houston does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 18%).
- •Harmony Science Academy-Houston does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.2% vs 93%).
- •Best El does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.0).
- •Harmony Science Academy-Houston is the larger school with 750 students compared with 655.
- •Best El is a public school while Harmony Science Academy-Houston 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 Best El better than Harmony Science Academy-Houston?
On the Success Index (US), Harmony Science Academy-Houston ranks higher (60.9 vs 22.7 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 Best El and Harmony Science Academy-Houston?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Best El: 655. Harmony Science Academy-Houston: 750. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Best El and Harmony Science Academy-Houston rank in Texas?
Best El is 4265th of 4,686 and Harmony Science Academy-Houston is 422nd of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).