Earnesteen Milstead Middle vs South Houston H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Earnesteen Milstead Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 5–6
641 students
South Houston H S
So Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,185 students
| Measure | Earnesteen Milstead Middle Houston, Texas | South Houston H S So Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1058 of 1,684 | #1033 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #9656 of 15,369 | #11075 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 641 | 2,185 |
| Enrollment | 641 | 2,185 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.8% | 85.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 59% |
| city | Houston | So Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Earnesteen Milstead Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.7 vs 39.5).
- •South Houston H S does better on math proficiency (59% vs 44%).
- •Earnesteen Milstead Middle does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 32%).
- •South Houston H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.3% vs 85.8%).
- •Earnesteen Milstead Middle does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.3).
- •South Houston H S is the larger school with 2,185 students compared with 641.
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 Earnesteen Milstead Middle better than South Houston H S?
On the Success Index (US), Earnesteen Milstead Middle ranks higher (40.7 vs 39.5 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 Earnesteen Milstead Middle and South Houston H S?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Houston and So Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Earnesteen Milstead Middle: 641. South Houston H S: 2,185. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Earnesteen Milstead Middle and South Houston H S rank in Texas?
Earnesteen Milstead Middle is 1058th of 1,684 and South Houston H S is 1033rd of 1,419 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).