Debakey H S for Health Prof vs Pershing Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Debakey H S for Health Prof
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
929 students
Pershing Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,141 students
| Measure | Debakey H S for Health Prof Houston, Texas | Pershing Middle Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #43 of 1,419 | #585 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #1133 of 16,910 | #6349 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 929 | 1,141 |
| Enrollment | 929 | 1,141 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.8% | 58.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 99.5% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 54% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Debakey H S for Health Prof scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 56.0).
- •Debakey H S for Health Prof does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 54%).
- •Debakey H S for Health Prof does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 53%).
- •Debakey H S for Health Prof does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.8% vs 58.7%).
- •Pershing Middle does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.5).
- •Pershing Middle is the larger school with 1,141 students compared with 929.
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 Debakey H S for Health Prof better than Pershing Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Debakey H S for Health Prof ranks higher (80.9 vs 56.0 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 Debakey H S for Health Prof and Pershing Middle?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Debakey H S for Health Prof: 929. Pershing Middle: 1,141. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Debakey H S for Health Prof and Pershing Middle rank in Texas?
Debakey H S for Health Prof is 43rd of 1,419 and Pershing Middle is 585th of 1,684 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).