Carter Academy vs Harmony School of Advancement-Houston
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carter Academy
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
789 students
Harmony School of Advancement-Houston
Houston · Charter high · Grades 9–12
752 students
| Measure | Carter Academy Houston, Texas | Harmony School of Advancement-Houston Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3449 of 4,686 | #562 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #36847 of 50,301 | #6842 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 789 | 752 |
| Enrollment | 789 | 752 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.7% | 73.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 67% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harmony School of Advancement-Houston scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.8 vs 32.6).
- •Harmony School of Advancement-Houston does better on math proficiency (67% vs 45%).
- •Harmony School of Advancement-Houston does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 34%).
- •Harmony School of Advancement-Houston does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.5% vs 81.7%).
- •Carter Academy does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.1).
- •Carter Academy is the larger school with 789 students compared with 752.
- •Carter Academy is a public school while Harmony School of Advancement-Houston is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Carter Academy better than Harmony School of Advancement-Houston?
On the Success Index (US), Harmony School of Advancement-Houston ranks higher (55.8 vs 32.6 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 Carter Academy and Harmony School of Advancement-Houston?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carter Academy: 789. Harmony School of Advancement-Houston: 752. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carter Academy and Harmony School of Advancement-Houston rank in Texas?
Carter Academy is 3449th of 4,686 and Harmony School of Advancement-Houston is 562nd of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).