Harris El vs Hightower El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 374 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harris El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
448 students
Hightower El
Plano · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
448 students
| Measure | Harris El Houston, Texas | Hightower El Plano, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #3859 of 4,686 | #100 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #39637 of 50,301 | #1900 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 448 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 448 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.1% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 81% |
| city | Houston | Plano |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hightower El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.3 vs 28.3).
- •Hightower El does better on math proficiency (81% vs 41%).
- •Hightower El does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 26%).
- •Hightower El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21% vs 89.1%).
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 Harris El better than Hightower El?
On the Success Index (US), Hightower El ranks higher (86.3 vs 28.3 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 Harris El and Hightower El?
About 374 km in a straight line, between Houston and Plano in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harris El: 448. Hightower El: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harris El and Hightower El rank in Texas?
Harris El is 3859th of 4,686 and Hightower El is 100th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).