Braeburn El vs Herod El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Braeburn El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
853 students
Herod El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
682 students
| Measure | Braeburn El Houston, Texas | Herod El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3929 of 4,686 | #1105 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #40193 of 50,301 | #17866 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 853 | 682 |
| Enrollment | 853 | 682 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 58.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 61% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herod El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.5 vs 27.3).
- •Herod El does better on math proficiency (61% vs 50%).
- •Herod El does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 31%).
- •Herod El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.8% vs 98.8%).
- •Herod El does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.4).
- •Braeburn El is the larger school with 853 students compared with 682.
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 Braeburn El better than Herod El?
On the Success Index (US), Herod El ranks higher (60.5 vs 27.3 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 Braeburn El and Herod El?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Braeburn El: 853. Herod El: 682. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Braeburn El and Herod El rank in Texas?
Braeburn El is 3929th of 4,686 and Herod El is 1105th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).