Elmore El vs Furr H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmore El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
443 students
Furr H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
914 students
| Measure | Elmore El Houston, Texas | Furr H S Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4350 of 4,686 | #1310 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #44081 of 50,301 | #13761 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 443 | 914 |
| Enrollment | 443 | 914 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 94.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 34% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Furr H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.0 vs 21.2).
- •Furr H S does better on math proficiency (34% vs 30%).
- •Elmore El does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 23%).
- •Furr H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.5% vs 98.2%).
- •Furr H S does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.8).
- •Furr H S is the larger school with 914 students compared with 443.
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 Elmore El better than Furr H S?
On the Success Index (US), Furr H S ranks higher (28.0 vs 21.2 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 Elmore El and Furr H S?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elmore El: 443. Furr H S: 914. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elmore El and Furr H S rank in Texas?
Elmore El is 4350th of 4,686 and Furr H S is 1310th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).