Challenger El vs Glenda Dawson H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Challenger El
Pearland · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
614 students
Glenda Dawson H S
Pearland · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,569 students
| Measure | Challenger El Pearland, Texas | Glenda Dawson H S Pearland, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #856 of 4,686 | #216 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #14317 of 50,301 | #3251 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 614 | 2,569 |
| Enrollment | 614 | 2,569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.9% | 29.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 62% |
| city | Pearland | Pearland |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glenda Dawson H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.2 vs 65.7).
- •Glenda Dawson H S does better on math proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Glenda Dawson H S does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 58%).
- •Glenda Dawson H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.9% vs 38.9%).
- •Challenger El does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.6).
- •Glenda Dawson H S is the larger school with 2,569 students compared with 614.
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 Challenger El better than Glenda Dawson H S?
On the Success Index (US), Glenda Dawson H S ranks higher (70.2 vs 65.7 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 Challenger El and Glenda Dawson H S?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Pearland and Pearland in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenger El: 614. Glenda Dawson H S: 2,569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenger El and Glenda Dawson H S rank in Texas?
Challenger El is 856th of 4,686 and Glenda Dawson H S is 216th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).