Dunaway El vs Northside El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunaway El
Waxahachie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
525 students
Northside El
Waxahachie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
480 students
| Measure | Dunaway El Waxahachie, Texas | Northside El Waxahachie, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2372 of 4,686 | #1751 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #29445 of 50,301 | #24482 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 525 | 480 |
| Enrollment | 525 | 480 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.9% | 65.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 52% |
| city | Waxahachie | Waxahachie |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northside El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.0 vs 43.7).
- •Northside El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 46%).
- •Northside El does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Northside El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.2% vs 65.9%).
- •Northside El does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.6).
- •Dunaway El is the larger school with 525 students compared with 480.
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 Dunaway El better than Northside El?
On the Success Index (US), Northside El ranks higher (51.0 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 Dunaway El and Northside El?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Waxahachie and Waxahachie in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunaway El: 525. Northside El: 480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunaway El and Northside El rank in Texas?
Dunaway El is 2372nd of 4,686 and Northside El is 1751st of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).