Harlem El vs Highlands El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harlem El
Baytown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
575 students
Highlands El
Highlands · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
868 students
| Measure | Harlem El Baytown, Texas | Highlands El Highlands, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3528 of 4,686 | #3655 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #37350 of 50,301 | #38264 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 575 | 868 |
| Enrollment | 575 | 868 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.1% | 79.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 39% |
| city | Baytown | Highlands |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harlem El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.8 vs 30.4).
- •Harlem El does better on math proficiency (43% vs 39%).
- •Highlands El does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Highlands El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.6% vs 87.1%).
- •Harlem El does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.8).
- •Highlands El is the larger school with 868 students compared with 575.
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 Harlem El better than Highlands El?
On the Success Index (US), Harlem El ranks higher (31.8 vs 30.4 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 Harlem El and Highlands El?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Baytown and Highlands in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harlem El: 575. Highlands El: 868. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harlem El and Highlands El rank in Texas?
Harlem El is 3528th of 4,686 and Highlands El is 3655th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).