Clear Lake Int vs Finley J H
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 355 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clear Lake Int
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
839 students
Finley J H
Waxahachie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
839 students
| Measure | Clear Lake Int Houston, Texas | Finley J H Waxahachie, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #612 of 1,684 | #584 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #6579 of 15,369 | #6343 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 839 | 839 |
| Enrollment | 839 | 839 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.3% | 49.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 49% |
| city | Houston | Waxahachie |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Finley J H scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.0 vs 54.9).
- •Clear Lake Int does better on math proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •Clear Lake Int does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 49%).
- •Finley J H does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.9% vs 57.3%).
- •Finley J H does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.3).
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 Int better than Finley J H?
On the Success Index (US), Finley J H ranks higher (56.0 vs 54.9 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 Int and Finley J H?
About 355 km in a straight line, between Houston and Waxahachie in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clear Lake Int: 839. Finley J H: 839. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clear Lake Int and Finley J H rank in Texas?
Clear Lake Int is 612th of 1,684 and Finley J H is 584th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).