Frost El vs Sterling H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frost El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
402 students
Sterling H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,146 students
| Measure | Frost El Houston, Texas | Sterling H S Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2929 of 4,686 | #1376 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #33282 of 50,301 | #15049 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 402 | 1,146 |
| Enrollment | 402 | 1,146 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98% | 93.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 24% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frost El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.0 vs 21.4).
- •Frost El does better on math proficiency (48% vs 24%).
- •Frost El does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 22%).
- •Sterling H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.7% vs 98%).
- •Sterling H S does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.4).
- •Sterling H S is the larger school with 1,146 students compared with 402.
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 Frost El better than Sterling H S?
On the Success Index (US), Frost El ranks higher (38.0 vs 21.4 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 Frost El and Sterling H S?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frost El: 402. Sterling H S: 1,146. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frost El and Sterling H S rank in Texas?
Frost El is 2929th of 4,686 and Sterling H S is 1376th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).