Carroll El vs Sam Houston El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carroll El
Corsicana · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
559 students
Sam Houston El
Corsicana · Public elementary · Grades K–4
422 students
| Measure | Carroll El Corsicana, Texas | Sam Houston El Corsicana, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4554 of 4,686 | #1757 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #46582 of 50,301 | #24559 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 559 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 559 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.4% | 80.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 72% |
| city | Corsicana | Corsicana |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sam Houston El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.9 vs 17.0).
- •Sam Houston El does better on math proficiency (72% vs 27%).
- •Sam Houston El does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Sam Houston El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.8% vs 91.4%).
- •Carroll El does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 16.9).
- •Carroll El is the larger school with 559 students compared with 422.
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 Carroll El better than Sam Houston El?
On the Success Index (US), Sam Houston El ranks higher (50.9 vs 17.0 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 Carroll El and Sam Houston El?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Corsicana and Corsicana in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carroll El: 559. Sam Houston El: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carroll El and Sam Houston El rank in Texas?
Carroll El is 4554th of 4,686 and Sam Houston El is 1757th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).