Cinco Ranch J H vs James E Williams El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cinco Ranch J H
Katy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,455 students
James E Williams El
Katy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
868 students
| Measure | Cinco Ranch J H Katy, Texas | James E Williams El Katy, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #112 of 1,684 | #278 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #1439 of 15,369 | #4536 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,455 | 868 |
| Enrollment | 1,455 | 868 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.6% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| city | Katy | Katy |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (80.3 vs 80.8).
- •Cinco Ranch J H does better on math proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •James E Williams El does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 69%).
- •James E Williams El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 31.6%).
- •James E Williams El does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.0).
- •Cinco Ranch J H is the larger school with 1,455 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 J H better than James E Williams El?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cinco Ranch J H and James E Williams El?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Katy and Katy in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cinco Ranch J H: 1,455. James E Williams El: 868. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cinco Ranch J H and James E Williams El rank in Texas?
Cinco Ranch J H is 112th of 1,684 and James E Williams El is 278th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).