Jones Futures Academy vs Yes Prep - Southside
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 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
Yes Prep - Southside
Houston · Charter high · Grades 6–12
860 students
| Measure | Jones Futures Academy Houston, Texas | Yes Prep - Southside Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #797 of 1,419 | #1131 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #8913 of 16,910 | #11876 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 298 | 860 |
| Enrollment | 298 | 860 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.3% | 95.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 53% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jones Futures Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.0 vs 36.4).
- •Jones Futures Academy does better on math proficiency (77% vs 53%).
- •Jones Futures Academy does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •Jones Futures Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.3% vs 95.9%).
- •Jones Futures Academy does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 15.1).
- •Yes Prep - Southside is the larger school with 860 students compared with 298.
- •Jones Futures Academy is a public school while Yes Prep - Southside is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Yes Prep - Southside?
On the Success Index (US), Jones Futures Academy ranks higher (48.0 vs 36.4 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 Jones Futures Academy and Yes Prep - Southside?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jones Futures Academy: 298. Yes Prep - Southside: 860. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jones Futures Academy and Yes Prep - Southside rank in Texas?
Jones Futures Academy is 797th of 1,419 and Yes Prep - Southside is 1131st of 1,419 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).