Hicks El vs Taylor H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.0 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
Taylor H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,838 students
| Measure | Hicks El Houston, Texas | Taylor H S Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3458 of 4,686 | #1258 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #36909 of 50,301 | #13260 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 645 | 2,838 |
| Enrollment | 645 | 2,838 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91% | 79.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 38% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hicks El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.5 vs 30.4).
- •Taylor H S does better on math proficiency (38% vs 35%).
- •Hicks El does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 30%).
- •Taylor H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.4% vs 91%).
- •Hicks El does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 16.6).
- •Taylor H S is the larger school with 2,838 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 Taylor H S?
On the Success Index (US), Hicks El ranks higher (32.5 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 Hicks El and Taylor H S?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hicks El: 645. Taylor H S: 2,838. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hicks El and Taylor H S rank in Texas?
Hicks El is 3458th of 4,686 and Taylor H S is 1258th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).