Dobie H S vs South Belt El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km 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
South Belt El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
690 students
| Measure | Dobie H S Houston, Texas | South Belt El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #775 of 1,419 | #1373 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #8708 of 16,910 | #20989 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 3,692 | 690 |
| Enrollment | 3,692 | 690 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.5% | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 49% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Belt El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.0 vs 48.7).
- •Dobie H S does better on math proficiency (65% vs 49%).
- •South Belt El does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 43%).
- •South Belt El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.3% vs 64.5%).
- •South Belt El does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.0).
- •Dobie H S is the larger school with 3,692 students compared with 690.
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 South Belt El?
On the Success Index (US), South Belt El ranks higher (56.0 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 South Belt El?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dobie H S: 3,692. South Belt El: 690. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dobie H S and South Belt El rank in Texas?
Dobie H S is 775th of 1,419 and South Belt El is 1373rd of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).