Clear Lake H S vs John F Ward El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clear Lake H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,500 students
John F Ward El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
617 students
| Measure | Clear Lake H S Houston, Texas | John F Ward El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #324 of 1,419 | #1273 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #4571 of 16,910 | #19787 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,500 | 617 |
| Enrollment | 2,500 | 617 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 44.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 52% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clear Lake H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.8 vs 57.7).
- •Clear Lake H S does better on math proficiency (65% vs 52%).
- •Clear Lake H S does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 55%).
- •John F Ward El does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.7).
- •Clear Lake H S is the larger school with 2,500 students compared with 617.
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 Clear Lake H S better than John F Ward El?
On the Success Index (US), Clear Lake H S ranks higher (64.8 vs 57.7 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 Clear Lake H S and John F Ward El?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clear Lake H S: 2,500. John F Ward El: 617. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clear Lake H S and John F Ward El rank in Texas?
Clear Lake H S is 324th of 1,419 and John F Ward El is 1273rd of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).