Challenge Early College H S vs Pin Oak Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 217 m 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
Pin Oak Middle
Bellaire · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,253 students
| Measure | Challenge Early College H S Houston, Texas | Pin Oak Middle Bellaire, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #334 of 1,419 | #202 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #4673 of 16,910 | #2485 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 485 | 1,253 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 1,253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.4% | 42.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 78% |
| city | Houston | Bellaire |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pin Oak Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.3 vs 64.4).
- •Challenge Early College H S does better on math proficiency (82% vs 78%).
- •Challenge Early College H S does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 75%).
- •Pin Oak Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.9% vs 81.4%).
- •Challenge Early College H S does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 19.6).
- •Pin Oak Middle is the larger school with 1,253 students compared with 485.
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 Pin Oak Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pin Oak Middle ranks higher (74.3 vs 64.4 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 Pin Oak Middle?
About 217 m in a straight line, between Houston and Bellaire in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenge Early College H S: 485. Pin Oak Middle: 1,253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenge Early College H S and Pin Oak Middle rank in Texas?
Challenge Early College H S is 334th of 1,419 and Pin Oak Middle is 202nd of 1,684 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).