Sinclair El vs Waltrip H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sinclair El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
728 students
Waltrip H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,615 students
| Measure | Sinclair El Houston, Texas | Waltrip H S Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #994 of 4,686 | #1256 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #16281 of 50,301 | #13239 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 728 | 1,615 |
| Enrollment | 728 | 1,615 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.8% | 79.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 33% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sinclair El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 30.5).
- •Sinclair El does better on math proficiency (54% vs 33%).
- •Sinclair El does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 38%).
- •Sinclair El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.8% vs 79.6%).
- •Waltrip H S does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 17.3).
- •Waltrip H S is the larger school with 1,615 students compared with 728.
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 Sinclair El better than Waltrip H S?
On the Success Index (US), Sinclair El ranks higher (62.8 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 Sinclair El and Waltrip H S?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sinclair El: 728. Waltrip H S: 1,615. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sinclair El and Waltrip H S rank in Texas?
Sinclair El is 994th of 4,686 and Waltrip H S is 1256th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).