DR Shirley J Williamson El vs North Shore Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DR Shirley J Williamson El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
621 students
North Shore Senior High
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
4,284 students
| Measure | DR Shirley J Williamson El Houston, Texas | North Shore Senior High Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2537 of 4,686 | #942 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #30686 of 50,301 | #10155 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 621 | 4,284 |
| Enrollment | 621 | 4,284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85% | 87% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 67% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Shore Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.2 vs 41.9).
- •North Shore Senior High does better on math proficiency (67% vs 48%).
- •DR Shirley J Williamson El does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 41%).
- •DR Shirley J Williamson El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85% vs 87%).
- •DR Shirley J Williamson El does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.2).
- •North Shore Senior High is the larger school with 4,284 students compared with 621.
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 DR Shirley J Williamson El better than North Shore Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), North Shore Senior High ranks higher (43.2 vs 41.9 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 DR Shirley J Williamson El and North Shore Senior High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DR Shirley J Williamson El: 621. North Shore Senior High: 4,284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DR Shirley J Williamson El and North Shore Senior High rank in Texas?
DR Shirley J Williamson El is 2537th of 4,686 and North Shore Senior High is 942nd of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).