Cypress Lakes H S vs Thornton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 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
Thornton Middle
Katy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,424 students
| Measure | Cypress Lakes H S Katy, Texas | Thornton Middle Katy, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #838 of 1,419 | #1073 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #9257 of 16,910 | #9732 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 3,175 | 1,424 |
| Enrollment | 3,175 | 1,424 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.4% | 82.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 45% |
| city | Katy | Katy |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cypress Lakes H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 40.4).
- •Cypress Lakes H S does better on math proficiency (50% vs 45%).
- •Cypress Lakes H S does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 43%).
- •Cypress Lakes H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.4% vs 82.5%).
- •Cypress Lakes H S does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.5).
- •Cypress Lakes H S is the larger school with 3,175 students compared with 1,424.
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 Thornton Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Cypress Lakes H S ranks higher (46.7 vs 40.4 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 Cypress Lakes H S and Thornton Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Katy and Katy in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cypress Lakes H S: 3,175. Thornton Middle: 1,424. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cypress Lakes H S and Thornton Middle rank in Texas?
Cypress Lakes H S is 838th of 1,419 and Thornton Middle is 1073rd of 1,684 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).