Clifton Middle vs Scarborough H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clifton Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
363 students
Scarborough H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
691 students
| Measure | Clifton Middle Houston, Texas | Scarborough H S Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1636 of 1,684 | #1320 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #13813 of 15,369 | #13935 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 363 | 691 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 691 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 96.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 32% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scarborough H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.2 vs 19.8).
- •Scarborough H S does better on math proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •Clifton Middle does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •Scarborough H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.7% vs 98.9%).
- •Scarborough H S does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.5).
- •Scarborough H S is the larger school with 691 students compared with 363.
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 Clifton Middle better than Scarborough H S?
On the Success Index (US), Scarborough H S ranks higher (27.2 vs 19.8 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 Clifton Middle and Scarborough H S?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clifton Middle: 363. Scarborough H S: 691. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clifton Middle and Scarborough H S rank in Texas?
Clifton Middle is 1636th of 1,684 and Scarborough H S is 1320th of 1,419 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).