C E King Middle vs Garrett El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C E King Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,359 students
Garrett El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
606 students
| Measure | C E King Middle Houston, Texas | Garrett El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1580 of 1,684 | #4241 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #13221 of 15,369 | #42937 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 1,359 | 606 |
| Enrollment | 1,359 | 606 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.3% | 82.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 34% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (23.0 vs 23.0).
- •Garrett El does better on math proficiency (34% vs 28%).
- •C E King Middle does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •Garrett El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.8% vs 86.3%).
- •C E King Middle does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.3).
- •C E King Middle is the larger school with 1,359 students compared with 606.
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 C E King Middle better than Garrett El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are C E King Middle and Garrett El?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C E King Middle: 1,359. Garrett El: 606. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C E King Middle and Garrett El rank in Texas?
C E King Middle is 1580th of 1,684 and Garrett El is 4241st of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).