Carrollton El vs Polk Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carrollton El
Carrollton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
505 students
Polk Middle
Carrollton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
974 students
| Measure | Carrollton El Carrollton, Texas | Polk Middle Carrollton, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2804 of 4,686 | #993 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #32383 of 50,301 | #9302 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 505 | 974 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 974 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.1% | 73.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 44% |
| city | Carrollton | Carrollton |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Polk Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.4 vs 39.3).
- •Carrollton El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •Polk Middle does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 36%).
- •Polk Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.5% vs 91.1%).
- •Carrollton El does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.5).
- •Polk Middle is the larger school with 974 students compared with 505.
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 Carrollton El better than Polk Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Polk Middle ranks higher (42.4 vs 39.3 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 Carrollton El and Polk Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Carrollton and Carrollton in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carrollton El: 505. Polk Middle: 974. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carrollton El and Polk Middle rank in Texas?
Carrollton El is 2804th of 4,686 and Polk Middle is 993rd of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).