Jones Futures Academy vs Kelso El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jones Futures Academy
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
298 students
Kelso El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
364 students
| Measure | Jones Futures Academy Houston, Texas | Kelso El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #797 of 1,419 | #4192 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #8913 of 16,910 | #42362 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 298 | 364 |
| Enrollment | 298 | 364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.3% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 35% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jones Futures Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.0 vs 23.9).
- •Jones Futures Academy does better on math proficiency (77% vs 35%).
- •Jones Futures Academy does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •Jones Futures Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.3% vs 98.9%).
- •Jones Futures Academy does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.0).
- •Kelso El is the larger school with 364 students compared with 298.
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 Jones Futures Academy better than Kelso El?
On the Success Index (US), Jones Futures Academy ranks higher (48.0 vs 23.9 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 Jones Futures Academy and Kelso El?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jones Futures Academy: 298. Kelso El: 364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jones Futures Academy and Kelso El rank in Texas?
Jones Futures Academy is 797th of 1,419 and Kelso El is 4192nd of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).