Farney El vs Goodson Middle
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.
Farney El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
911 students
Goodson Middle
Cypress · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,360 students
| Measure | Farney El Houston, Texas | Goodson Middle Cypress, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #716 of 4,686 | #257 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #12344 of 50,301 | #3020 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 911 | 1,360 |
| Enrollment | 911 | 1,360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.2% | 41.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 71% |
| city | Houston | Cypress |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Goodson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 68.5).
- •Goodson Middle does better on math proficiency (71% vs 68%).
- •Goodson Middle does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 61%).
- •Goodson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.8% vs 47.2%).
- •Farney El does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.6).
- •Goodson Middle is the larger school with 1,360 students compared with 911.
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 Farney El better than Goodson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Goodson Middle ranks higher (71.5 vs 68.5 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 Farney El and Goodson Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Houston and Cypress in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farney El: 911. Goodson Middle: 1,360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farney El and Goodson Middle rank in Texas?
Farney El is 716th of 4,686 and Goodson Middle is 257th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).