Dunbar College Preparatory Academy vs Rise Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunbar College Preparatory Academy
Lubbock · Public middle · Grades 6–8
390 students
Rise Academy
Lubbock · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
307 students
| Measure | Dunbar College Preparatory Academy Lubbock, Texas | Rise Academy Lubbock, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1513 of 1,684 | #625 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #12666 of 15,369 | #10826 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 390 | 307 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 77% |
| city | Lubbock | Lubbock |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rise Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 26.0).
- •Rise Academy does better on math proficiency (77% vs 32%).
- •Rise Academy does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 17%).
- •Dunbar College Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 17.1).
- •Dunbar College Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 390 students compared with 307.
- •Dunbar College Preparatory Academy is a public school while Rise Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Dunbar College Preparatory Academy better than Rise Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Rise Academy ranks higher (70.7 vs 26.0 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 Dunbar College Preparatory Academy and Rise Academy?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Lubbock and Lubbock in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunbar College Preparatory Academy: 390. Rise Academy: 307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunbar College Preparatory Academy and Rise Academy rank in Texas?
Dunbar College Preparatory Academy is 1513th of 1,684 and Rise Academy is 625th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).