Ford El vs Knox J H
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ford El
Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
857 students
Knox J H
The Woodlands · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,395 students
| Measure | Ford El Spring, Texas | Knox J H The Woodlands, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1934 of 4,686 | #121 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #26089 of 50,301 | #1568 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 857 | 1,395 |
| Enrollment | 857 | 1,395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.6% | 30.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 74% |
| city | Spring | The Woodlands |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Knox J H scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.5 vs 48.6).
- •Knox J H does better on math proficiency (74% vs 50%).
- •Knox J H does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 46%).
- •Knox J H does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.6% vs 71.6%).
- •Ford El does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.4).
- •Knox J H is the larger school with 1,395 students compared with 857.
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 Ford El better than Knox J H?
On the Success Index (US), Knox J H ranks higher (79.5 vs 48.6 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 Ford El and Knox J H?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Spring and The Woodlands in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ford El: 857. Knox J H: 1,395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ford El and Knox J H rank in Texas?
Ford El is 1934th of 4,686 and Knox J H is 121st of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).