Cypress Woods H S vs Macarthur H S
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Texas, United States, 35 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cypress Woods H S
Cypress · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,469 students
Macarthur H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,501 students
| Measure | Cypress Woods H S Cypress, Texas | Macarthur H S Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #73 of 1,419 | #1414 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #1484 of 16,910 | #16459 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 3,469 | 3,501 |
| Enrollment | 3,469 | 3,501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.6% | 85.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 10% |
| city | Cypress | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cypress Woods H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 11.8).
- •Cypress Woods H S does better on math proficiency (78% vs 10%).
- •Cypress Woods H S does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 10%).
- •Cypress Woods H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.6% vs 85.5%).
- •Cypress Woods H S does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.4).
- •Macarthur H S is the larger school with 3,501 students compared with 3,469.
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 Woods H S better than Macarthur H S?
On the Success Index (US), Cypress Woods H S ranks higher (78.6 vs 11.8 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 Cypress Woods H S and Macarthur H S?
About 35 km in a straight line, between Cypress and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cypress Woods H S: 3,469. Macarthur H S: 3,501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cypress Woods H S and Macarthur H S rank in Texas?
Cypress Woods H S is 73rd of 1,419 and Macarthur H S is 1414th of 1,419 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).