Cornerstone Academy vs Memorial H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cornerstone Academy
Houston · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
423 students
Memorial H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,636 students
| Measure | Cornerstone Academy Houston, Texas | Memorial H S Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #15 of 1,684 | #107 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #383 of 15,369 | #1875 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 423 | 2,636 |
| Enrollment | 423 | 2,636 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.1% | 14.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 91% | 60% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cornerstone Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.7 vs 76.4).
- •Cornerstone Academy does better on math proficiency (91% vs 60%).
- •Memorial H S does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 79%).
- •Memorial H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.9% vs 15.1%).
- •Cornerstone Academy does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 18.1).
- •Memorial H S is the larger school with 2,636 students compared with 423.
- •Cornerstone Academy is a charter school while Memorial H S is a public 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 Cornerstone Academy better than Memorial H S?
On the Success Index (US), Cornerstone Academy ranks higher (88.7 vs 76.4 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 Cornerstone Academy and Memorial H S?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cornerstone Academy: 423. Memorial H S: 2,636. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cornerstone Academy and Memorial H S rank in Texas?
Cornerstone Academy is 15th of 1,684 and Memorial H S is 107th of 1,419 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).