Citylab H S vs DR Martin Luther King JR Arts Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Citylab H S
Dallas · Public high · Grades 9–12
150 students
DR Martin Luther King JR Arts Academy
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
499 students
| Measure | Citylab H S Dallas, Texas | DR Martin Luther King JR Arts Academy Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #911 of 1,419 | #2990 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #9852 of 16,910 | #33725 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 150 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 150 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.3% | 94.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 40% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Citylab H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.3 vs 37.4).
- •Citylab H S does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 40%).
- •Citylab H S does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •Citylab H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.3% vs 94.6%).
- •DR Martin Luther King JR Arts Academy does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.7).
- •DR Martin Luther King JR Arts Academy is the larger school with 499 students compared with 150.
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 Citylab H S better than DR Martin Luther King JR Arts Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Citylab H S ranks higher (44.3 vs 37.4 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 Citylab H S and DR Martin Luther King JR Arts Academy?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Citylab H S: 150. DR Martin Luther King JR Arts Academy: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Citylab H S and DR Martin Luther King JR Arts Academy rank in Texas?
Citylab H S is 911th of 1,419 and DR Martin Luther King JR Arts Academy is 2990th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).