Smith El vs Yes Prep - White Oak
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Smith El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
730 students
Yes Prep - White Oak
Houston · Charter high · Grades 6–12
942 students
| Measure | Smith El Houston, Texas | Yes Prep - White Oak Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4586 of 4,686 | #1117 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #47212 of 50,301 | #11732 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 730 | 942 |
| Enrollment | 730 | 942 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.8% | 93% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 58% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Yes Prep - White Oak scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.0 vs 15.9).
- •Yes Prep - White Oak does better on math proficiency (58% vs 28%).
- •Yes Prep - White Oak does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 21%).
- •Yes Prep - White Oak does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93% vs 96.8%).
- •Smith El does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.1).
- •Yes Prep - White Oak is the larger school with 942 students compared with 730.
- •Smith El is a public school while Yes Prep - White Oak 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 Smith El better than Yes Prep - White Oak?
On the Success Index (US), Yes Prep - White Oak ranks higher (37.0 vs 15.9 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 Smith El and Yes Prep - White Oak?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Smith El: 730. Yes Prep - White Oak: 942. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Smith El and Yes Prep - White Oak rank in Texas?
Smith El is 4586th of 4,686 and Yes Prep - White Oak is 1117th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).