Hicks El vs Killough Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hicks El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
645 students
Killough Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 7–8
763 students
| Measure | Hicks El Houston, Texas | Killough Middle Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3458 of 4,686 | #1218 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #36909 of 50,301 | #10570 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 645 | 763 |
| Enrollment | 645 | 763 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91% | 87.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 45% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Killough Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.4 vs 32.5).
- •Killough Middle does better on math proficiency (45% vs 35%).
- •Killough Middle does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 34%).
- •Killough Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.7% vs 91%).
- •Hicks El does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.4).
- •Killough Middle is the larger school with 763 students compared with 645.
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 Hicks El better than Killough Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Killough Middle ranks higher (36.4 vs 32.5 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 Hicks El and Killough Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hicks El: 645. Killough Middle: 763. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hicks El and Killough Middle rank in Texas?
Hicks El is 3458th of 4,686 and Killough Middle is 1218th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).