FT Sam Houston El vs Robert G Cole Middle/High School
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.
FT Sam Houston El
San Antonio · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
807 students
Robert G Cole Middle/High School
San Antonio · Public high · Grades 6–12
810 students
| Measure | FT Sam Houston El San Antonio, Texas | Robert G Cole Middle/High School San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #727 of 4,686 | #59 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #12421 of 50,301 | #1337 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 807 | 810 |
| Enrollment | 807 | 810 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.4% | 17.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 61% |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert G Cole Middle/High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.6 vs 68.4).
- •Robert G Cole Middle/High School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 53%).
- •Robert G Cole Middle/High School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 55%).
- •Robert G Cole Middle/High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.2% vs 27.4%).
- •Robert G Cole Middle/High School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.8).
- •Robert G Cole Middle/High School is the larger school with 810 students compared with 807.
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 FT Sam Houston El better than Robert G Cole Middle/High School?
On the Success Index (US), Robert G Cole Middle/High School ranks higher (79.6 vs 68.4 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 FT Sam Houston El and Robert G Cole Middle/High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between San Antonio and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
FT Sam Houston El: 807. Robert G Cole Middle/High School: 810. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do FT Sam Houston El and Robert G Cole Middle/High School rank in Texas?
FT Sam Houston El is 727th of 4,686 and Robert G Cole Middle/High School is 59th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).