Carter Academy vs Harmony School of Technology-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 Technology-Houston
Houston · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
703 students
| Measure | Carter Academy Houston, Texas | Harmony School of Technology-Houston Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3449 of 4,686 | #716 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #36847 of 50,301 | #7430 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 789 | 703 |
| Enrollment | 789 | 703 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.7% | 71.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 58% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harmony School of Technology-Houston scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.0 vs 32.6).
- •Harmony School of Technology-Houston does better on math proficiency (58% vs 45%).
- •Harmony School of Technology-Houston does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 34%).
- •Harmony School of Technology-Houston does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.4% 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 703.
- •Carter Academy is a public school while Harmony School of Technology-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 Technology-Houston?
On the Success Index (US), Harmony School of Technology-Houston ranks higher (51.0 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 Technology-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 Technology-Houston: 703. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carter Academy and Harmony School of Technology-Houston rank in Texas?
Carter Academy is 3449th of 4,686 and Harmony School of Technology-Houston is 716th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).