Lamar H S vs Poe El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lamar H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,968 students
Poe El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
748 students
| Measure | Lamar H S Houston, Texas | Poe El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #580 of 1,419 | #956 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #6954 of 16,910 | #15745 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,968 | 748 |
| Enrollment | 2,968 | 748 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.2% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 59% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poe El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.6 vs 55.3).
- •Poe El does better on math proficiency (59% vs 54%).
- •Poe El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35% vs 47.2%).
- •Poe El does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 19.8).
- •Lamar H S is the larger school with 2,968 students compared with 748.
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 Lamar H S better than Poe El?
On the Success Index (US), Poe El ranks higher (63.6 vs 55.3 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 Lamar H S and Poe El?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lamar H S: 2,968. Poe El: 748. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lamar H S and Poe El rank in Texas?
Lamar H S is 580th of 1,419 and Poe El is 956th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).