Cornelius El vs Mount Carmel Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cornelius El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
763 students
Mount Carmel Academy
Houston · Charter high · Grades 9–12
194 students
| Measure | Cornelius El Houston, Texas | Mount Carmel Academy Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2670 of 4,686 | #1173 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #31576 of 50,301 | #12324 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 763 | 194 |
| Enrollment | 763 | 194 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95% | 88.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 32.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 37% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cornelius El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.5 vs 34.4).
- •Cornelius El does better on math proficiency (59% vs 37%).
- •Mount Carmel Academy does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 46%).
- •Mount Carmel Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.7% vs 95%).
- •Cornelius El does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 32.3).
- •Cornelius El is the larger school with 763 students compared with 194.
- •Cornelius El is a public school while Mount Carmel Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Cornelius El better than Mount Carmel Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Cornelius El ranks higher (40.5 vs 34.4 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 Cornelius El and Mount Carmel Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cornelius El: 763. Mount Carmel Academy: 194. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cornelius El and Mount Carmel Academy rank in Texas?
Cornelius El is 2670th of 4,686 and Mount Carmel Academy is 1173rd of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).