C E King Middle vs Royalwood El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.6 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
Royalwood El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
607 students
| Measure | C E King Middle Houston, Texas | Royalwood El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1580 of 1,684 | #2750 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #13221 of 15,369 | #32074 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 1,359 | 607 |
| Enrollment | 1,359 | 607 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.3% | 90.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 50% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Royalwood El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.8 vs 23.0).
- •Royalwood El does better on math proficiency (50% vs 28%).
- •Royalwood El does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 32%).
- •C E King Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.3% vs 90.1%).
- •Royalwood El does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.6).
- •C E King Middle is the larger school with 1,359 students compared with 607.
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 Royalwood El?
On the Success Index (US), Royalwood El ranks higher (39.8 vs 23.0 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 C E King Middle and Royalwood El?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C E King Middle: 1,359. Royalwood El: 607. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C E King Middle and Royalwood El rank in Texas?
C E King Middle is 1580th of 1,684 and Royalwood El is 2750th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).