Bill Arnold Middle vs School for the Highly Gifted
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bill Arnold Middle
Grand Prairie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,081 students
School for the Highly Gifted
Grand Prairie · Charter elementary · Grades 1–8
142 students
| Measure | Bill Arnold Middle Grand Prairie, Texas | School for the Highly Gifted Grand Prairie, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1655 of 1,684 | #35 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #14118 of 15,369 | #830 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 1–8 |
| Students | 1,081 | 142 |
| Enrollment | 1,081 | 142 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 33.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 92% |
| Math proficiency | – | 92% |
| city | Grand Prairie | Grand Prairie |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •School for the Highly Gifted scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.8 vs 17.9).
- •School for the Highly Gifted does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.8% vs 87.4%).
- •School for the Highly Gifted does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 19.3).
- •Bill Arnold Middle is the larger school with 1,081 students compared with 142.
- •Bill Arnold Middle is a public school while School for the Highly Gifted 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 Bill Arnold Middle better than School for the Highly Gifted?
On the Success Index (US), School for the Highly Gifted ranks higher (89.8 vs 17.9 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 Bill Arnold Middle and School for the Highly Gifted?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Grand Prairie and Grand Prairie in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bill Arnold Middle: 1,081. School for the Highly Gifted: 142. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bill Arnold Middle and School for the Highly Gifted rank in Texas?
Bill Arnold Middle is 1655th of 1,684 and School for the Highly Gifted is 35th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).