Bush El vs Sharpstown International School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bush El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
780 students
Sharpstown International School
Houston · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,352 students
| Measure | Bush El Houston, Texas | Sharpstown International School Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3942 of 4,686 | #730 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #40304 of 50,301 | #8294 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 780 | 1,352 |
| Enrollment | 780 | 1,352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 92.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 75% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sharpstown International School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 27.1).
- •Sharpstown International School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 35%).
- •Sharpstown International School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 30%).
- •Bush El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.5% vs 92.9%).
- •Bush El does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 19.3).
- •Sharpstown International School is the larger school with 1,352 students compared with 780.
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 Bush El better than Sharpstown International School?
On the Success Index (US), Sharpstown International School ranks higher (50.4 vs 27.1 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 Bush El and Sharpstown International School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bush El: 780. Sharpstown International School: 1,352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bush El and Sharpstown International School rank in Texas?
Bush El is 3942nd of 4,686 and Sharpstown International School is 730th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).