McNamara El vs Sharpstown H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McNamara El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
916 students
Sharpstown H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,689 students
| Measure | McNamara El Houston, Texas | Sharpstown H S Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4316 of 4,686 | #1406 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #43741 of 50,301 | #15859 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 916 | 1,689 |
| Enrollment | 916 | 1,689 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.1% | 95.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 22% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McNamara El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.8 vs 16.5).
- •McNamara El does better on math proficiency (39% vs 22%).
- •McNamara El does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 20%).
- •Sharpstown H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.9% vs 98.1%).
- •Sharpstown H S does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.6).
- •Sharpstown H S is the larger school with 1,689 students compared with 916.
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 McNamara El better than Sharpstown H S?
On the Success Index (US), McNamara El ranks higher (21.8 vs 16.5 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 McNamara El and Sharpstown H S?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McNamara El: 916. Sharpstown H S: 1,689. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McNamara El and Sharpstown H S rank in Texas?
McNamara El is 4316th of 4,686 and Sharpstown H S is 1406th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).