Furr H S vs Oates El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Furr H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
914 students
Oates El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
233 students
| Measure | Furr H S Houston, Texas | Oates El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1310 of 1,419 | #3747 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #13761 of 16,910 | #39011 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 914 | 233 |
| Enrollment | 914 | 233 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.5% | 93.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 37% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oates El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.3 vs 28.0).
- •Oates El does better on math proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •Oates El does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 23%).
- •Oates El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.1% vs 94.5%).
- •Furr H S does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 12.9).
- •Furr H S is the larger school with 914 students compared with 233.
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 Furr H S better than Oates El?
On the Success Index (US), Oates El ranks higher (29.3 vs 28.0 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 Furr H S and Oates El?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Furr H S: 914. Oates El: 233. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Furr H S and Oates El rank in Texas?
Furr H S is 1310th of 1,419 and Oates El is 3747th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).