Debakey H S for Health Prof vs Rice Sch /la Escuela Rice
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.
Debakey H S for Health Prof
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
929 students
Rice Sch /la Escuela Rice
Houston · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,043 students
| Measure | Debakey H S for Health Prof Houston, Texas | Rice Sch /la Escuela Rice Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #43 of 1,419 | #1686 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #1133 of 16,910 | #23787 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 929 | 1,043 |
| Enrollment | 929 | 1,043 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.8% | 61.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 99.5% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 50% |
| 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 52.0).
- •Debakey H S for Health Prof does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 50%).
- •Debakey H S for Health Prof does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 57%).
- •Debakey H S for Health Prof does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.8% vs 61.8%).
- •Rice Sch /la Escuela Rice does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 17.5).
- •Rice Sch /la Escuela Rice is the larger school with 1,043 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 Rice Sch /la Escuela Rice?
On the Success Index (US), Debakey H S for Health Prof ranks higher (80.9 vs 52.0 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 Rice Sch /la Escuela Rice?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Debakey H S for Health Prof: 929. Rice Sch /la Escuela Rice: 1,043. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Debakey H S for Health Prof and Rice Sch /la Escuela Rice rank in Texas?
Debakey H S for Health Prof is 43rd of 1,419 and Rice Sch /la Escuela Rice is 1686th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).