Cypress Lakes H S vs Harmony School of Discovery - Houston
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Texas, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cypress Lakes H S
Katy · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,175 students
Harmony School of Discovery - Houston
Houston · Charter high · Grades 6–12
858 students
| Measure | Cypress Lakes H S Katy, Texas | Harmony School of Discovery - Houston Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #838 of 1,419 | #605 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #9257 of 16,910 | #7187 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 3,175 | 858 |
| Enrollment | 3,175 | 858 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.4% | 73.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 69% |
| city | Katy | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harmony School of Discovery - Houston scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.5 vs 46.7).
- •Harmony School of Discovery - Houston does better on math proficiency (69% vs 50%).
- •Harmony School of Discovery - Houston does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Cypress Lakes H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.4% vs 73.7%).
- •Cypress Lakes H S does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.9).
- •Cypress Lakes H S is the larger school with 3,175 students compared with 858.
- •Cypress Lakes H S is a public school while Harmony School of Discovery - Houston 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 Cypress Lakes H S better than Harmony School of Discovery - Houston?
On the Success Index (US), Harmony School of Discovery - Houston ranks higher (54.5 vs 46.7 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 Cypress Lakes H S and Harmony School of Discovery - Houston?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Katy and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cypress Lakes H S: 3,175. Harmony School of Discovery - Houston: 858. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cypress Lakes H S and Harmony School of Discovery - Houston rank in Texas?
Cypress Lakes H S is 838th of 1,419 and Harmony School of Discovery - Houston is 605th of 1,419 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).