Horace Mann J H vs James Bowie El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horace Mann J H
Baytown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
765 students
James Bowie El
Baytown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
640 students
| Measure | Horace Mann J H Baytown, Texas | James Bowie El Baytown, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1365 of 1,684 | #3837 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #11469 of 15,369 | #39467 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 765 | 640 |
| Enrollment | 765 | 640 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.6% | 82.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 39% |
| city | Baytown | Baytown |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horace Mann J H scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.2 vs 28.6).
- •Horace Mann J H does better on math proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Horace Mann J H does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •James Bowie El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.7% vs 84.6%).
- •Horace Mann J H does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.0).
- •Horace Mann J H is the larger school with 765 students compared with 640.
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 Horace Mann J H better than James Bowie El?
On the Success Index (US), Horace Mann J H ranks higher (32.2 vs 28.6 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 Horace Mann J H and James Bowie El?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Baytown and Baytown in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horace Mann J H: 765. James Bowie El: 640. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horace Mann J H and James Bowie El rank in Texas?
Horace Mann J H is 1365th of 1,684 and James Bowie El is 3837th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).