Alderson El vs Talkington School for Young Women Leaders
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alderson El
Lubbock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students
Talkington School for Young Women Leaders
Lubbock · Public high · Grades 6–12
450 students
| Measure | Alderson El Lubbock, Texas | Talkington School for Young Women Leaders Lubbock, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #4168 of 4,686 | #52 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #42157 of 50,301 | #1273 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 435 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.3% | 42.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 77% |
| city | Lubbock | Lubbock |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Talkington School for Young Women Leaders scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.0 vs 24.2).
- •Talkington School for Young Women Leaders does better on math proficiency (77% vs 37%).
- •Talkington School for Young Women Leaders does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 23%).
- •Talkington School for Young Women Leaders does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.4% vs 99.3%).
- •Talkington School for Young Women Leaders does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.2).
- •Talkington School for Young Women Leaders is the larger school with 450 students compared with 435.
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 Alderson El better than Talkington School for Young Women Leaders?
On the Success Index (US), Talkington School for Young Women Leaders ranks higher (80.0 vs 24.2 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 Alderson El and Talkington School for Young Women Leaders?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Lubbock and Lubbock in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alderson El: 435. Talkington School for Young Women Leaders: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alderson El and Talkington School for Young Women Leaders rank in Texas?
Alderson El is 4168th of 4,686 and Talkington School for Young Women Leaders is 52nd of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).