Pasadena Memorial H S vs Ryss STEM Academy at First Friends Pasadena
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pasadena Memorial H S
Pasadena · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,177 students
Ryss STEM Academy at First Friends Pasadena
Pasadena · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
147 students
| Measure | Pasadena Memorial H S Pasadena, Texas | Ryss STEM Academy at First Friends Pasadena Pasadena, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #667 of 1,419 | #3976 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #7733 of 16,910 | #40541 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 3,177 | 147 |
| Enrollment | 3,177 | 147 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.2% | 94.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | – |
| Math proficiency | 75% | – |
| city | Pasadena | Pasadena |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pasadena Memorial H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 26.8).
- •Pasadena Memorial H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.2% vs 94.6%).
- •Ryss STEM Academy at First Friends Pasadena does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 17.5).
- •Pasadena Memorial H S is the larger school with 3,177 students compared with 147.
- •Pasadena Memorial H S is a public school while Ryss STEM Academy at First Friends Pasadena is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Pasadena Memorial H S better than Ryss STEM Academy at First Friends Pasadena?
On the Success Index (US), Pasadena Memorial H S ranks higher (52.5 vs 26.8 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 Pasadena Memorial H S and Ryss STEM Academy at First Friends Pasadena?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Pasadena and Pasadena in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pasadena Memorial H S: 3,177. Ryss STEM Academy at First Friends Pasadena: 147. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pasadena Memorial H S and Ryss STEM Academy at First Friends Pasadena rank in Texas?
Pasadena Memorial H S is 667th of 1,419 and Ryss STEM Academy at First Friends Pasadena is 3976th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).