Arbor Creek Middle vs Highland Park Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 23 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arbor Creek Middle
Carrollton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
940 students
Highland Park Middle
Dallas · Public middle · Grades 7–8
939 students
| Measure | Arbor Creek Middle Carrollton, Texas | Highland Park Middle Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #204 of 1,684 | #17 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #2491 of 15,369 | #428 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 940 | 939 |
| Enrollment | 940 | 939 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.5% | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 84% |
| city | Carrollton | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Park Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.3 vs 74.2).
- •Highland Park Middle does better on math proficiency (84% vs 68%).
- •Highland Park Middle does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 61%).
- •Highland Park Middle does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.8).
- •Arbor Creek Middle is the larger school with 940 students compared with 939.
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 Arbor Creek Middle better than Highland Park Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Park Middle ranks higher (88.3 vs 74.2 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 Arbor Creek Middle and Highland Park Middle?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Carrollton and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arbor Creek Middle: 940. Highland Park Middle: 939. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arbor Creek Middle and Highland Park Middle rank in Texas?
Arbor Creek Middle is 204th of 1,684 and Highland Park Middle is 17th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).