Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys vs The Varnett School - Northeast
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys
Houston · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
341 students
The Varnett School - Northeast
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
354 students
| Measure | Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys Houston, Texas | The Varnett School - Northeast Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1304 of 1,684 | #4589 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #11107 of 15,369 | #47279 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 341 | 354 |
| Enrollment | 341 | 354 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.4% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 24% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.9 vs 15.8).
- •Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys does better on math proficiency (45% vs 24%).
- •Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 29%).
- •Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.4% vs 99.2%).
- •The Varnett School - Northeast does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.1).
- •The Varnett School - Northeast is the larger school with 354 students compared with 341.
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 Polaris Academy for Boys better than The Varnett School - Northeast?
On the Success Index (US), Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys ranks higher (33.9 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 Polaris Academy for Boys and The Varnett School - Northeast?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys: 341. The Varnett School - Northeast: 354. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys and The Varnett School - Northeast rank in Texas?
Kipp Polaris Academy for Boys is 1304th of 1,684 and The Varnett School - Northeast is 4589th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).