G H Whitcomb El vs Space Center Int
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.3 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
Space Center Int
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
785 students
| Measure | G H Whitcomb El Houston, Texas | Space Center Int Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2671 of 4,686 | #498 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #31584 of 50,301 | #5530 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 557 | 785 |
| Enrollment | 557 | 785 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.4% | 53.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 53% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Space Center Int scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 40.5).
- •Space Center Int does better on math proficiency (53% vs 42%).
- •Space Center Int does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- •Space Center Int does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.4% vs 73.4%).
- •Space Center Int does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.9).
- •Space Center Int is the larger school with 785 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 Space Center Int?
On the Success Index (US), Space Center Int ranks higher (59.8 vs 40.5 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 Space Center Int?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
G H Whitcomb El: 557. Space Center Int: 785. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do G H Whitcomb El and Space Center Int rank in Texas?
G H Whitcomb El is 2671st of 4,686 and Space Center Int is 498th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).