Gus Winston Cain El vs H L Higgins El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gus Winston Cain El
Whitehouse · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
508 students
H L Higgins El
Whitehouse · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
597 students
| Measure | Gus Winston Cain El Whitehouse, Texas | H L Higgins El Whitehouse, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #462 of 4,686 | #562 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #7892 of 50,301 | #9578 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 508 | 597 |
| Enrollment | 508 | 597 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.2% | 48.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 74% |
| city | Whitehouse | Whitehouse |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gus Winston Cain El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.1 vs 72.5).
- •Gus Winston Cain El does better on math proficiency (79% vs 74%).
- •Gus Winston Cain El does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 65%).
- •H L Higgins El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.4% vs 52.2%).
- •Gus Winston Cain El does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 14.9).
- •H L Higgins El is the larger school with 597 students compared with 508.
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 Gus Winston Cain El better than H L Higgins El?
On the Success Index (US), Gus Winston Cain El ranks higher (75.1 vs 72.5 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 Gus Winston Cain El and H L Higgins El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Whitehouse and Whitehouse in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gus Winston Cain El: 508. H L Higgins El: 597. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gus Winston Cain El and H L Higgins El rank in Texas?
Gus Winston Cain El is 462nd of 4,686 and H L Higgins El is 562nd of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).