Rick Schneider Middle vs South Houston Int
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rick Schneider Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 5–6
500 students
South Houston Int
So Houston · Public middle · Grades 7–8
509 students
| Measure | Rick Schneider Middle Houston, Texas | South Houston Int So Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1484 of 1,684 | #794 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #12378 of 15,369 | #7927 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 500 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.8% | 91.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 52% |
| city | Houston | So Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Houston Int scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.7 vs 27.6).
- •South Houston Int does better on math proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •South Houston Int does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 29%).
- •South Houston Int does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.4% vs 92.8%).
- •South Houston Int does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 10.9).
- •South Houston Int is the larger school with 509 students compared with 500.
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 Rick Schneider Middle better than South Houston Int?
On the Success Index (US), South Houston Int ranks higher (48.7 vs 27.6 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 Rick Schneider Middle and South Houston Int?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Houston and So Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rick Schneider Middle: 500. South Houston Int: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rick Schneider Middle and South Houston Int rank in Texas?
Rick Schneider Middle is 1484th of 1,684 and South Houston Int is 794th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).