Coleman J H vs Dunaway El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coleman J H
Waxahachie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
775 students
Dunaway El
Waxahachie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
525 students
| Measure | Coleman J H Waxahachie, Texas | Dunaway El Waxahachie, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #641 of 1,684 | #2372 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #6815 of 15,369 | #29445 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 775 | 525 |
| Enrollment | 775 | 525 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.4% | 65.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 46% |
| city | Waxahachie | Waxahachie |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coleman J H scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.8 vs 43.7).
- •Dunaway El does better on math proficiency (46% vs 43%).
- •Coleman J H does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Coleman J H does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.4% vs 65.9%).
- •Coleman J H does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.6).
- •Coleman J H is the larger school with 775 students compared with 525.
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 Coleman J H better than Dunaway El?
On the Success Index (US), Coleman J H ranks higher (53.8 vs 43.7 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 Coleman J H and Dunaway El?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Waxahachie and Waxahachie in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coleman J H: 775. Dunaway El: 525. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coleman J H and Dunaway El rank in Texas?
Coleman J H is 641st of 1,684 and Dunaway El is 2372nd of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).