G H Whitcomb El vs Margaret S McWhirter El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
G H Whitcomb El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
557 students
Margaret S McWhirter El
Webster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
810 students
| Measure | G H Whitcomb El Houston, Texas | Margaret S McWhirter El Webster, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2671 of 4,686 | #3154 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #31584 of 50,301 | #34893 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 557 | 810 |
| Enrollment | 557 | 810 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.4% | 75.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 39% |
| city | Houston | Webster |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •G H Whitcomb El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.5 vs 35.6).
- •G H Whitcomb El does better on math proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •G H Whitcomb El does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •G H Whitcomb El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.4% vs 75.7%).
- •Margaret S McWhirter El is the larger school with 810 students compared with 557.
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 G H Whitcomb El better than Margaret S McWhirter El?
On the Success Index (US), G H Whitcomb El ranks higher (40.5 vs 35.6 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 G H Whitcomb El and Margaret S McWhirter El?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Houston and Webster in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
G H Whitcomb El: 557. Margaret S McWhirter El: 810. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do G H Whitcomb El and Margaret S McWhirter El rank in Texas?
G H Whitcomb El is 2671st of 4,686 and Margaret S McWhirter El is 3154th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).