Oak Forest El vs Waltrip H S
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.
Oak Forest El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
950 students
Waltrip H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,615 students
| Measure | Oak Forest El Houston, Texas | Waltrip H S Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #263 of 4,686 | #1256 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #4321 of 50,301 | #13239 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 950 | 1,615 |
| Enrollment | 950 | 1,615 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.4% | 79.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 33% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Forest El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.2 vs 30.5).
- •Oak Forest El does better on math proficiency (76% vs 33%).
- •Oak Forest El does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 38%).
- •Oak Forest El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.4% vs 79.6%).
- •Waltrip H S does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 17.9).
- •Waltrip H S is the larger school with 1,615 students compared with 950.
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 Oak Forest El better than Waltrip H S?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Forest El ranks higher (81.2 vs 30.5 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 Oak Forest El and Waltrip H S?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Forest El: 950. Waltrip H S: 1,615. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Forest El and Waltrip H S rank in Texas?
Oak Forest El is 263rd of 4,686 and Waltrip H S is 1256th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).