David El vs McCullough J H
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
David El
The Woodlands · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
585 students
McCullough J H
The Woodlands · Public middle · Grades 7–8
2,195 students
| Measure | David El The Woodlands, Texas | McCullough J H The Woodlands, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #98 of 4,686 | #28 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #1893 of 50,301 | #582 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 585 | 2,195 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 2,195 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.4% | 13.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 87% |
| city | The Woodlands | The Woodlands |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (86.3 vs 86.6).
- •McCullough J H does better on math proficiency (87% vs 86%).
- •McCullough J H does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 79%).
- •David El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.4% vs 13.4%).
- •David El does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.6).
- •McCullough J H is the larger school with 2,195 students compared with 585.
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 David El better than McCullough J H?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are David El and McCullough J H?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between The Woodlands and The Woodlands in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
David El: 585. McCullough J H: 2,195. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do David El and McCullough J H rank in Texas?
David El is 98th of 4,686 and McCullough J H is 28th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).