Macarthur H S vs Orange Grove El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Macarthur H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,501 students
Orange Grove El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
516 students
| Measure | Macarthur H S Houston, Texas | Orange Grove El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1414 of 1,419 | #4176 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #16459 of 16,910 | #42189 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 3,501 | 516 |
| Enrollment | 3,501 | 516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.5% | 87.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 34% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orange Grove El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.2 vs 11.8).
- •Orange Grove El does better on math proficiency (34% vs 10%).
- •Orange Grove El does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 10%).
- •Macarthur H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.5% vs 87.2%).
- •Orange Grove El does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.4).
- •Macarthur H S is the larger school with 3,501 students compared with 516.
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 Macarthur H S better than Orange Grove El?
On the Success Index (US), Orange Grove El ranks higher (24.2 vs 11.8 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 Macarthur H S and Orange Grove El?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Macarthur H S: 3,501. Orange Grove El: 516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Macarthur H S and Orange Grove El rank in Texas?
Macarthur H S is 1414th of 1,419 and Orange Grove El is 4176th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).