Blalack Middle vs Kent El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blalack Middle
Carrollton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
931 students
Kent El
Carrollton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
416 students
| Measure | Blalack Middle Carrollton, Texas | Kent El Carrollton, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #490 of 1,684 | #708 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #5430 of 15,369 | #12142 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 931 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 931 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.3% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 64% |
| city | Carrollton | Carrollton |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kent El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.8 vs 60.2).
- •Kent El does better on math proficiency (64% vs 58%).
- •Kent El does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 50%).
- •Kent El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 53.3%).
- •Kent El does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.1).
- •Blalack Middle is the larger school with 931 students compared with 416.
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 Blalack Middle better than Kent El?
On the Success Index (US), Kent El ranks higher (68.8 vs 60.2 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 Blalack Middle and Kent El?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Carrollton and Carrollton in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blalack Middle: 931. Kent El: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blalack Middle and Kent El rank in Texas?
Blalack Middle is 490th of 1,684 and Kent El is 708th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).