H C Carleston El vs Pearland J H South
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
H C Carleston El
Pearland · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
714 students
Pearland J H South
Pearland · Public middle · Grades 7–8
764 students
| Measure | H C Carleston El Pearland, Texas | Pearland J H South Pearland, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2083 of 4,686 | #277 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #27295 of 50,301 | #3286 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 714 | 764 |
| Enrollment | 714 | 764 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.9% | 53.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 73% |
| city | Pearland | Pearland |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pearland J H South scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 46.8).
- •Pearland J H South does better on math proficiency (73% vs 53%).
- •Pearland J H South does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 38%).
- •Pearland J H South does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.1% vs 66.9%).
- •H C Carleston El does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.6).
- •Pearland J H South is the larger school with 764 students compared with 714.
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 H C Carleston El better than Pearland J H South?
On the Success Index (US), Pearland J H South ranks higher (70.3 vs 46.8 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 H C Carleston El and Pearland J H South?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Pearland and Pearland in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
H C Carleston El: 714. Pearland J H South: 764. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do H C Carleston El and Pearland J H South rank in Texas?
H C Carleston El is 2083rd of 4,686 and Pearland J H South is 277th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).