Cinco Ranch H S vs James E Williams El
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.
Cinco Ranch H S
Katy · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,740 students
James E Williams El
Katy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
868 students
| Measure | Cinco Ranch H S Katy, Texas | James E Williams El Katy, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #116 of 1,419 | #278 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #1979 of 16,910 | #4536 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 3,740 | 868 |
| Enrollment | 3,740 | 868 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.8% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 67% |
| city | Katy | Katy |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James E Williams El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.8 vs 75.8).
- •Cinco Ranch H S does better on math proficiency (78% vs 67%).
- •Cinco Ranch H S does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 70%).
- •James E Williams El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 36.8%).
- •James E Williams El does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 16.7).
- •Cinco Ranch H S is the larger school with 3,740 students compared with 868.
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 Cinco Ranch H S better than James E Williams El?
On the Success Index (US), James E Williams El ranks higher (80.8 vs 75.8 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 Cinco Ranch H S and James E Williams El?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Katy and Katy in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cinco Ranch H S: 3,740. James E Williams El: 868. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cinco Ranch H S and James E Williams El rank in Texas?
Cinco Ranch H S is 116th of 1,419 and James E Williams El is 278th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).