Birdie Alexander El vs David W Carter H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 923 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birdie Alexander El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
259 students
David W Carter H S
Dallas · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,097 students
| Measure | Birdie Alexander El Dallas, Texas | David W Carter H S Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3672 of 4,686 | #1329 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #38379 of 50,301 | #14033 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 259 | 1,097 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 1,097 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.1% | 91.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 36% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Birdie Alexander El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.2 vs 26.7).
- •Birdie Alexander El does better on math proficiency (37% vs 36%).
- •Birdie Alexander El does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •David W Carter H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.2% vs 96.1%).
- •Birdie Alexander El does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.9).
- •David W Carter H S is the larger school with 1,097 students compared with 259.
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 Birdie Alexander El better than David W Carter H S?
On the Success Index (US), Birdie Alexander El ranks higher (30.2 vs 26.7 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 Birdie Alexander El and David W Carter H S?
About 923 m in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birdie Alexander El: 259. David W Carter H S: 1,097. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birdie Alexander El and David W Carter H S rank in Texas?
Birdie Alexander El is 3672nd of 4,686 and David W Carter H S is 1329th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).