Challenge Early College H S vs Friends for Life Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Challenge Early College H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
485 students
Friends for Life Middle
Houston · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
226 students
| Measure | Challenge Early College H S Houston, Texas | Friends for Life Middle Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #334 of 1,419 | #1585 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #4673 of 16,910 | #13268 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 485 | 226 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 226 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.4% | 95.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | – |
| Math proficiency | 82% | – |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Challenge Early College H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.4 vs 22.8).
- •Challenge Early College H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.4% vs 95.1%).
- •Friends for Life Middle does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 19.4).
- •Challenge Early College H S is the larger school with 485 students compared with 226.
- •Challenge Early College H S is a public school while Friends for Life Middle 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 Challenge Early College H S better than Friends for Life Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Challenge Early College H S ranks higher (64.4 vs 22.8 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 Challenge Early College H S and Friends for Life Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenge Early College H S: 485. Friends for Life Middle: 226. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenge Early College H S and Friends for Life Middle rank in Texas?
Challenge Early College H S is 334th of 1,419 and Friends for Life Middle is 1585th of 1,684 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).