Heights H S vs Helms El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heights H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,426 students
Helms El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
501 students
| Measure | Heights H S Houston, Texas | Helms El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1119 of 1,419 | #1763 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #11740 of 16,910 | #24606 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,426 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 2,426 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.5% | 48.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helms El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.8 vs 36.9).
- •Helms El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Heights H S does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •Helms El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.9% vs 60.5%).
- •Helms El does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 19.7).
- •Heights H S is the larger school with 2,426 students compared with 501.
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 Heights H S better than Helms El?
On the Success Index (US), Helms El ranks higher (50.8 vs 36.9 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 Heights H S and Helms El?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heights H S: 2,426. Helms El: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heights H S and Helms El rank in Texas?
Heights H S is 1119th of 1,419 and Helms El is 1763rd of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).