Mae Smythe El vs Sam Rayburn H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 433 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mae Smythe El
Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
710 students
Sam Rayburn H S
Pasadena · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,627 students
| Measure | Mae Smythe El Pasadena, Texas | Sam Rayburn H S Pasadena, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3796 of 4,686 | #981 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #39271 of 50,301 | #10508 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 710 | 2,627 |
| Enrollment | 710 | 2,627 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 64% |
| city | Pasadena | Pasadena |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sam Rayburn H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.9 vs 28.9).
- •Sam Rayburn H S does better on math proficiency (64% vs 33%).
- •Sam Rayburn H S does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •Sam Rayburn H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.1% vs 88.9%).
- •Mae Smythe El does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.7).
- •Sam Rayburn H S is the larger school with 2,627 students compared with 710.
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 Mae Smythe El better than Sam Rayburn H S?
On the Success Index (US), Sam Rayburn H S ranks higher (41.9 vs 28.9 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 Mae Smythe El and Sam Rayburn H S?
About 433 m in a straight line, between Pasadena and Pasadena in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mae Smythe El: 710. Sam Rayburn H S: 2,627. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mae Smythe El and Sam Rayburn H S rank in Texas?
Mae Smythe El is 3796th of 4,686 and Sam Rayburn H S is 981st of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).