Academy at Nola Dunn vs Hughes Middle
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.
Academy at Nola Dunn
Burleson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
668 students
Hughes Middle
Burleson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
965 students
| Measure | Academy at Nola Dunn Burleson, Texas | Hughes Middle Burleson, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #604 of 4,686 | #730 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #10425 of 50,301 | #7500 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 668 | 965 |
| Enrollment | 668 | 965 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.8% | 47.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 47% |
| city | Burleson | Burleson |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy at Nola Dunn scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.2 vs 50.7).
- •Academy at Nola Dunn does better on math proficiency (61% vs 47%).
- •Academy at Nola Dunn does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 43%).
- •Academy at Nola Dunn does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.8% vs 47.2%).
- •Hughes Middle does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 15.9).
- •Hughes Middle is the larger school with 965 students compared with 668.
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 Academy at Nola Dunn better than Hughes Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Academy at Nola Dunn ranks higher (71.2 vs 50.7 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 Academy at Nola Dunn and Hughes Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Burleson and Burleson in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy at Nola Dunn: 668. Hughes Middle: 965. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy at Nola Dunn and Hughes Middle rank in Texas?
Academy at Nola Dunn is 604th of 4,686 and Hughes Middle is 730th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).