Milby H S vs Southmayd El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Milby H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,126 students
Southmayd El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
321 students
| Measure | Milby H S Houston, Texas | Southmayd El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1364 of 1,419 | #2639 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #14659 of 16,910 | #31350 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,126 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 2,126 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.9% | 96.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 58% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southmayd El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.9 vs 23.6).
- •Southmayd El does better on math proficiency (58% vs 31%).
- •Milby H S does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 32%).
- •Milby H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.9% vs 96.3%).
- •Southmayd El does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 19.0).
- •Milby H S is the larger school with 2,126 students compared with 321.
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 Milby H S better than Southmayd El?
On the Success Index (US), Southmayd El ranks higher (40.9 vs 23.6 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 Milby H S and Southmayd El?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Milby H S: 2,126. Southmayd El: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Milby H S and Southmayd El rank in Texas?
Milby H S is 1364th of 1,419 and Southmayd El is 2639th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).