Killough Middle vs Taylor H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Killough Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 7–8
763 students
Taylor H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,838 students
| Measure | Killough Middle Houston, Texas | Taylor H S Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1218 of 1,684 | #1258 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #10570 of 15,369 | #13260 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 763 | 2,838 |
| Enrollment | 763 | 2,838 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.7% | 79.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 38% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Killough Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.4 vs 30.4).
- •Killough Middle does better on math proficiency (45% vs 38%).
- •Killough Middle does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 30%).
- •Taylor H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.4% vs 87.7%).
- •Killough Middle does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.6).
- •Taylor H S is the larger school with 2,838 students compared with 763.
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 Killough Middle better than Taylor H S?
On the Success Index (US), Killough Middle ranks higher (36.4 vs 30.4 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 Killough Middle and Taylor H S?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Killough Middle: 763. Taylor H S: 2,838. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Killough Middle and Taylor H S rank in Texas?
Killough Middle is 1218th of 1,684 and Taylor H S is 1258th of 1,419 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).