Dobie H S vs Melillo Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 980 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dobie H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,692 students
Melillo Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 5–6
612 students
| Measure | Dobie H S Houston, Texas | Melillo Middle Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #775 of 1,419 | #560 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #8708 of 16,910 | #6112 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 3,692 | 612 |
| Enrollment | 3,692 | 612 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.5% | 64.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 56% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Melillo Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.1 vs 48.7).
- •Dobie H S does better on math proficiency (65% vs 56%).
- •Melillo Middle does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 43%).
- •Dobie H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.5% vs 64.7%).
- •Melillo Middle does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.0).
- •Dobie H S is the larger school with 3,692 students compared with 612.
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 Dobie H S better than Melillo Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Melillo Middle ranks higher (57.1 vs 48.7 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 Dobie H S and Melillo Middle?
About 980 m in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dobie H S: 3,692. Melillo Middle: 612. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dobie H S and Melillo Middle rank in Texas?
Dobie H S is 775th of 1,419 and Melillo Middle is 560th of 1,684 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).