Long Academy vs Yes Prep - Gulfton
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Texas, United States, 273 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Long Academy
Houston · Public high · Grades 6–12
680 students
Yes Prep - Gulfton
Houston · Charter high · Grades 6–12
1,039 students
| Measure | Long Academy Houston, Texas | Yes Prep - Gulfton Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1335 of 1,419 | #1107 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #14128 of 16,910 | #11657 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 680 | 1,039 |
| Enrollment | 680 | 1,039 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 97.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 57% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Yes Prep - Gulfton scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.3 vs 26.3).
- •Yes Prep - Gulfton does better on math proficiency (57% vs 34%).
- •Yes Prep - Gulfton does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 26%).
- •Yes Prep - Gulfton does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.1% vs 98.8%).
- •Long Academy does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.0).
- •Yes Prep - Gulfton is the larger school with 1,039 students compared with 680.
- •Long Academy is a public school while Yes Prep - Gulfton is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Long Academy better than Yes Prep - Gulfton?
On the Success Index (US), Yes Prep - Gulfton ranks higher (37.3 vs 26.3 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 Long Academy and Yes Prep - Gulfton?
About 273 m in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Long Academy: 680. Yes Prep - Gulfton: 1,039. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Long Academy and Yes Prep - Gulfton rank in Texas?
Long Academy is 1335th of 1,419 and Yes Prep - Gulfton is 1107th of 1,419 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).