Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S vs Sam Houston 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.
Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S
Odessa · Public high · Grades 9–12
418 students
Sam Houston El
Odessa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
450 students
| Measure | Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S Odessa, Texas | Sam Houston El Odessa, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #932 of 1,419 | #4635 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #10081 of 16,910 | #48148 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 418 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.3% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 23% |
| city | Odessa | Odessa |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.5 vs 13.9).
- •Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S does better on math proficiency (42% vs 23%).
- •Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 25%).
- •Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.3% vs 89.3%).
- •Sam Houston El does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 24.6).
- •Sam Houston El is the larger school with 450 students compared with 418.
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 Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S better than Sam Houston El?
On the Success Index (US), Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S ranks higher (43.5 vs 13.9 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 Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S and Sam Houston El?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Odessa and Odessa in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S: 418. Sam Houston El: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S and Sam Houston El rank in Texas?
Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S is 932nd of 1,419 and Sam Houston El is 4635th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).