Kashmere H S vs McGowen El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kashmere H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
655 students
McGowen El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
386 students
| Measure | Kashmere H S Houston, Texas | McGowen El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1334 of 1,419 | #4213 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #14124 of 16,910 | #42572 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 655 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 655 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 96.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 37% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kashmere H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.3 vs 23.6).
- •McGowen El does better on math proficiency (37% vs 30%).
- •McGowen El does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 19%).
- •Kashmere H S does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.8).
- •Kashmere H S is the larger school with 655 students compared with 386.
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 Kashmere H S better than McGowen El?
On the Success Index (US), Kashmere H S ranks higher (26.3 vs 23.6 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 Kashmere H S and McGowen El?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kashmere H S: 655. McGowen El: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kashmere H S and McGowen El rank in Texas?
Kashmere H S is 1334th of 1,419 and McGowen El is 4213th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).