Farney El vs Sampson El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 2.0 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
Sampson El
Cypress · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
900 students
| Measure | Farney El Houston, Texas | Sampson El Cypress, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #716 of 4,686 | #204 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #12344 of 50,301 | #3297 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 911 | 900 |
| Enrollment | 911 | 900 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.2% | 17.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 83% |
| city | Houston | Cypress |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sampson El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.2 vs 68.5).
- •Sampson El does better on math proficiency (83% vs 68%).
- •Sampson El does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 61%).
- •Sampson El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.1% vs 47.2%).
- •Farney El does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 18.0).
- •Farney El is the larger school with 911 students compared with 900.
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 Sampson El?
On the Success Index (US), Sampson El ranks higher (83.2 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 Sampson El?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Houston and Cypress in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farney El: 911. Sampson El: 900. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farney El and Sampson El rank in Texas?
Farney El is 716th of 4,686 and Sampson El is 204th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).