Hightower H S vs Walter Moses Burton El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hightower H S
Missouri City · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,312 students
Walter Moses Burton El
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
668 students
| Measure | Hightower H S Missouri City, Texas | Walter Moses Burton El Fresno, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #969 of 1,419 | #3179 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #10389 of 16,910 | #35068 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,312 | 668 |
| Enrollment | 2,312 | 668 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.3% | 77.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 37% |
| city | Missouri City | Fresno |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hightower H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.3 vs 35.4).
- •Hightower H S does better on math proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •Hightower H S does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Hightower H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.3% vs 77.2%).
- •Walter Moses Burton El does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.2).
- •Hightower H S is the larger school with 2,312 students compared with 668.
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 Hightower H S better than Walter Moses Burton El?
On the Success Index (US), Hightower H S ranks higher (42.3 vs 35.4 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 Hightower H S and Walter Moses Burton El?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Missouri City and Fresno in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hightower H S: 2,312. Walter Moses Burton El: 668. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hightower H S and Walter Moses Burton El rank in Texas?
Hightower H S is 969th of 1,419 and Walter Moses Burton El is 3179th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).