Kempner H S vs Stephen F Austin H S
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Texas, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kempner H S
Sugar Land · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,850 students
Stephen F Austin H S
Sugar Land · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,655 students
| Measure | Kempner H S Sugar Land, Texas | Stephen F Austin H S Sugar Land, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #729 of 1,419 | #306 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #8287 of 16,910 | #4411 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,850 | 2,655 |
| Enrollment | 1,850 | 2,655 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.4% | 36.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 54% |
| city | Sugar Land | Sugar Land |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stephen F Austin H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.5 vs 50.4).
- •Stephen F Austin H S does better on math proficiency (54% vs 49%).
- •Stephen F Austin H S does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 58%).
- •Stephen F Austin H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.6% vs 61.4%).
- •Kempner H S does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 19.1).
- •Stephen F Austin H S is the larger school with 2,655 students compared with 1,850.
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 Kempner H S better than Stephen F Austin H S?
On the Success Index (US), Stephen F Austin H S ranks higher (65.5 vs 50.4 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 Kempner H S and Stephen F Austin H S?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Sugar Land and Sugar Land in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kempner H S: 1,850. Stephen F Austin H S: 2,655. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kempner H S and Stephen F Austin H S rank in Texas?
Kempner H S is 729th of 1,419 and Stephen F Austin H S is 306th of 1,419 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).