Dunn El vs Nimitz H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 437 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunn El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
800 students
Nimitz H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,651 students
| Measure | Dunn El Houston, Texas | Nimitz H S Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3376 of 4,686 | #1410 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #36366 of 50,301 | #16101 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 800 | 2,651 |
| Enrollment | 800 | 2,651 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.4% | 78.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 7.5% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dunn El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.3 vs 14.7).
- •Dunn El does better on math proficiency (45% vs 7.5%).
- •Dunn El does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 17%).
- •Nimitz H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.3% vs 83.4%).
- •Nimitz H S does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.0).
- •Nimitz H S is the larger school with 2,651 students compared with 800.
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 Dunn El better than Nimitz H S?
On the Success Index (US), Dunn El ranks higher (33.3 vs 14.7 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 Dunn El and Nimitz H S?
About 437 m in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunn El: 800. Nimitz H S: 2,651. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunn El and Nimitz H S rank in Texas?
Dunn El is 3376th of 4,686 and Nimitz H S is 1410th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).