Durham El vs Highland Hts El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durham El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
547 students
Highland Hts El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
441 students
| Measure | Durham El Houston, Texas | Highland Hts El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2233 of 4,686 | #4620 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #28462 of 50,301 | #47741 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 547 | 441 |
| Enrollment | 547 | 441 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58% | 97.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 24% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Durham El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.2 vs 14.8).
- •Durham El does better on math proficiency (43% vs 24%).
- •Durham El does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 18%).
- •Durham El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58% vs 97.1%).
- •Highland Hts El does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.1).
- •Durham El is the larger school with 547 students compared with 441.
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 Durham El better than Highland Hts El?
On the Success Index (US), Durham El ranks higher (45.2 vs 14.8 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 Durham El and Highland Hts El?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Durham El: 547. Highland Hts El: 441. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Durham El and Highland Hts El rank in Texas?
Durham El is 2233rd of 4,686 and Highland Hts El is 4620th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).