Furr H S vs The Varnett School - East
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.9 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
The Varnett School - East
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
275 students
| Measure | Furr H S Houston, Texas | The Varnett School - East Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1310 of 1,419 | #3919 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #13761 of 16,910 | #40119 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 914 | 275 |
| Enrollment | 914 | 275 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.5% | 73.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 37% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (28.0 vs 27.5).
- •The Varnett School - East does better on math proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •Furr H S does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 22%).
- •The Varnett School - East does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.1% vs 94.5%).
- •Furr H S does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.3).
- •Furr H S is the larger school with 914 students compared with 275.
- •Furr H S is a public school while The Varnett School - East is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 The Varnett School - East?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Furr H S and The Varnett School - East?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Furr H S: 914. The Varnett School - East: 275. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Furr H S and The Varnett School - East rank in Texas?
Furr H S is 1310th of 1,419 and The Varnett School - East is 3919th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).