Don Carter El vs Reading Jh
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.7 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
Reading Jh
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,603 students
| Measure | Don Carter El Richmond, Texas | Reading Jh Richmond, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #650 of 4,686 | #212 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #11226 of 50,301 | #2567 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 758 | 1,603 |
| Enrollment | 758 | 1,603 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38% | 29.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 71% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Reading Jh scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 70.1).
- •Don Carter El does better on math proficiency (73% vs 71%).
- •Reading Jh does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 61%).
- •Reading Jh does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.1% vs 38%).
- •Don Carter El does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 20.8).
- •Reading Jh is the larger school with 1,603 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 Reading Jh?
On the Success Index (US), Reading Jh ranks higher (73.9 vs 70.1 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 Reading Jh?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Don Carter El: 758. Reading Jh: 1,603. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Don Carter El and Reading Jh rank in Texas?
Don Carter El is 650th of 4,686 and Reading Jh is 212th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).