Bayles El vs Harold Wendell Lang SR Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bayles El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
392 students
Harold Wendell Lang SR Middle
Dallas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
740 students
| Measure | Bayles El Dallas, Texas | Harold Wendell Lang SR Middle Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3889 of 4,686 | #1556 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #39844 of 50,301 | #13046 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 392 | 740 |
| Enrollment | 392 | 740 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 96.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 36% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bayles El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.9 vs 23.9).
- •Harold Wendell Lang SR Middle does better on math proficiency (36% vs 35%).
- •Bayles El does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 25%).
- •Harold Wendell Lang SR Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.1% vs 99%).
- •Bayles El does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.1).
- •Harold Wendell Lang SR Middle is the larger school with 740 students compared with 392.
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 Bayles El better than Harold Wendell Lang SR Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bayles El ranks higher (27.9 vs 23.9 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 Bayles El and Harold Wendell Lang SR Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bayles El: 392. Harold Wendell Lang SR Middle: 740. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bayles El and Harold Wendell Lang SR Middle rank in Texas?
Bayles El is 3889th of 4,686 and Harold Wendell Lang SR Middle is 1556th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).