Don Carter El vs Harry Wright Jh
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Don Carter El
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
758 students
Harry Wright Jh
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,444 students
| Measure | Don Carter El Richmond, Texas | Harry Wright Jh Richmond, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #650 of 4,686 | #1216 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #11226 of 50,301 | #10565 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 758 | 1,444 |
| Enrollment | 758 | 1,444 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38% | 54.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | – |
| Math proficiency | 73% | – |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Don Carter El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 36.4).
- •Don Carter El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38% vs 54.7%).
- •Don Carter El does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 20.3).
- •Harry Wright Jh is the larger school with 1,444 students compared with 758.
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 Don Carter El better than Harry Wright Jh?
On the Success Index (US), Don Carter El ranks higher (70.1 vs 36.4 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 Don Carter El and Harry Wright Jh?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Don Carter El: 758. Harry Wright Jh: 1,444. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Don Carter El and Harry Wright Jh rank in Texas?
Don Carter El is 650th of 4,686 and Harry Wright Jh is 1216th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).