Buckner Preparatory vs Nova Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckner Preparatory
Dallas · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
443 students
Nova Academy
Dallas · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
77 students
| Measure | Buckner Preparatory Dallas, Texas | Nova Academy Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4657 of 4,686 | #4475 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #48826 of 50,301 | #45467 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 443 | 77 |
| Enrollment | 443 | 77 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.3% | 88.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 30% |
| Math proficiency | – | 10% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nova Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.0 vs 12.1).
- •Nova Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.3% vs 97.3%).
- •Nova Academy does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 19.3).
- •Buckner Preparatory is the larger school with 443 students compared with 77.
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 Buckner Preparatory better than Nova Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Nova Academy ranks higher (19.0 vs 12.1 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 Buckner Preparatory and Nova Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckner Preparatory: 443. Nova Academy: 77. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckner Preparatory and Nova Academy rank in Texas?
Buckner Preparatory is 4657th of 4,686 and Nova Academy is 4475th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).