Kipp Legacy Preparatory vs The Varnett School - Northeast
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kipp Legacy Preparatory
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
820 students
The Varnett School - Northeast
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
354 students
| Measure | Kipp Legacy Preparatory Houston, Texas | The Varnett School - Northeast Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4202 of 4,686 | #4589 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #42498 of 50,301 | #47279 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 820 | 354 |
| Enrollment | 820 | 354 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.3% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 24% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kipp Legacy Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.7 vs 15.8).
- •Kipp Legacy Preparatory does better on math proficiency (40% vs 24%).
- •Kipp Legacy Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Kipp Legacy Preparatory does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.3% vs 99.2%).
- •The Varnett School - Northeast does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 21.6).
- •Kipp Legacy Preparatory is the larger school with 820 students compared with 354.
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 Kipp Legacy Preparatory better than The Varnett School - Northeast?
On the Success Index (US), Kipp Legacy Preparatory ranks higher (23.7 vs 15.8 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 Kipp Legacy Preparatory and The Varnett School - Northeast?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kipp Legacy Preparatory: 820. The Varnett School - Northeast: 354. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kipp Legacy Preparatory and The Varnett School - Northeast rank in Texas?
Kipp Legacy Preparatory is 4202nd of 4,686 and The Varnett School - Northeast is 4589th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).