Fondren Middle vs Sharpstown H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fondren Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
713 students
Sharpstown H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,689 students
| Measure | Fondren Middle Houston, Texas | Sharpstown H S Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1614 of 1,684 | #1406 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #13529 of 15,369 | #15859 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 713 | 1,689 |
| Enrollment | 713 | 1,689 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 95.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 22% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fondren Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.5 vs 16.5).
- •Fondren Middle does better on math proficiency (34% vs 22%).
- •Fondren Middle does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 20%).
- •Sharpstown H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.9% vs 99%).
- •Fondren Middle does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 15.9).
- •Sharpstown H S is the larger school with 1,689 students compared with 713.
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 Fondren Middle better than Sharpstown H S?
On the Success Index (US), Fondren Middle ranks higher (21.5 vs 16.5 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 Fondren Middle and Sharpstown H S?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fondren Middle: 713. Sharpstown H S: 1,689. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fondren Middle and Sharpstown H S rank in Texas?
Fondren Middle is 1614th of 1,684 and Sharpstown H S is 1406th of 1,419 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).