Country Place El vs Polk Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Country Place El
Carrollton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
318 students
Polk Middle
Carrollton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
974 students
| Measure | Country Place El Carrollton, Texas | Polk Middle Carrollton, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #996 of 4,686 | #993 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #16302 of 50,301 | #9302 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 318 | 974 |
| Enrollment | 318 | 974 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.7% | 73.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 44% |
| city | Carrollton | Carrollton |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Country Place El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 42.4).
- •Country Place El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •Country Place El does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 39%).
- •Country Place El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.7% vs 73.5%).
- •Country Place El does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.5).
- •Polk Middle is the larger school with 974 students compared with 318.
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 Country Place El better than Polk Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Country Place El ranks higher (62.7 vs 42.4 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 Country Place El and Polk Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Carrollton and Carrollton in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Country Place El: 318. Polk Middle: 974. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Country Place El and Polk Middle rank in Texas?
Country Place El is 996th of 4,686 and Polk Middle is 993rd of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).