Harris El vs John G Tower El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 541 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
John G Tower El
Wichita Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
448 students
| Measure | Harris El Houston, Texas | John G Tower El Wichita Falls, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3859 of 4,686 | #1494 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #39637 of 50,301 | #22225 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% | 44.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 47% |
| city | Houston | Wichita Falls |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John G Tower El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.2 vs 28.3).
- •John G Tower El does better on math proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •John G Tower El does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 26%).
- •John G Tower El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.6% vs 89.1%).
- •John G Tower El does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.0).
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 John G Tower El?
On the Success Index (US), John G Tower El ranks higher (54.2 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 John G Tower El?
About 541 km in a straight line, between Houston and Wichita Falls in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harris El: 448. John G Tower El: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harris El and John G Tower El rank in Texas?
Harris El is 3859th of 4,686 and John G Tower El is 1494th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).