Davila El vs Southmayd El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 590 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Davila El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
398 students
Southmayd El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
321 students
| Measure | Davila El Houston, Texas | Southmayd El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2351 of 4,686 | #2639 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #29255 of 50,301 | #31350 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 398 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 96.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 58% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Davila El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.0 vs 40.9).
- •Southmayd El does better on math proficiency (58% vs 52%).
- •Davila El does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Southmayd El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.3% vs 99.5%).
- •Southmayd El does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.2).
- •Davila El is the larger school with 398 students compared with 321.
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 Davila El better than Southmayd El?
On the Success Index (US), Davila El ranks higher (44.0 vs 40.9 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 Davila El and Southmayd El?
About 590 m in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Davila El: 398. Southmayd El: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Davila El and Southmayd El rank in Texas?
Davila El is 2351st of 4,686 and Southmayd El is 2639th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).