Furr H S vs Whittier El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 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
Whittier El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
326 students
| Measure | Furr H S Houston, Texas | Whittier El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1310 of 1,419 | #3691 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #13761 of 16,910 | #38579 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 914 | 326 |
| Enrollment | 914 | 326 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.5% | 85.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 42% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whittier El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.0 vs 28.0).
- •Whittier El does better on math proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •Whittier El does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 23%).
- •Whittier El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.6% vs 94.5%).
- •Furr H S does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.5).
- •Furr H S is the larger school with 914 students compared with 326.
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 Whittier El?
On the Success Index (US), Whittier El ranks higher (30.0 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 Whittier El?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Furr H S: 914. Whittier El: 326. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Furr H S and Whittier El rank in Texas?
Furr H S is 1310th of 1,419 and Whittier El is 3691st of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).