Carnegie Vanguard H S vs Kinder H S for Performing and Visual Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Texas, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carnegie Vanguard H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
855 students
Kinder H S for Performing and Visual Arts
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
782 students
| Measure | Carnegie Vanguard H S Houston, Texas | Kinder H S for Performing and Visual Arts Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | #56 of 1,419 | #21 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #1293 of 16,910 | #713 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 855 | 782 |
| Enrollment | 855 | 782 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.5% | 23.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 99.5% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 77% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kinder H S for Performing and Visual Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.3 vs 79.8).
- •Carnegie Vanguard H S does better on math proficiency (95% vs 77%).
- •Carnegie Vanguard H S does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 97.5%).
- •Kinder H S for Performing and Visual Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.1% vs 32.5%).
- •Kinder H S for Performing and Visual Arts does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 23.1).
- •Carnegie Vanguard H S is the larger school with 855 students compared with 782.
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 Carnegie Vanguard H S better than Kinder H S for Performing and Visual Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Kinder H S for Performing and Visual Arts ranks higher (84.3 vs 79.8 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 Carnegie Vanguard H S and Kinder H S for Performing and Visual Arts?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carnegie Vanguard H S: 855. Kinder H S for Performing and Visual Arts: 782. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carnegie Vanguard H S and Kinder H S for Performing and Visual Arts rank in Texas?
Carnegie Vanguard H S is 56th of 1,419 and Kinder H S for Performing and Visual Arts is 21st of 1,419 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).