Dunbar Middle vs Hughes Road 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.
Dunbar Middle
Dickinson · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
558 students
Hughes Road El
Dickinson · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
585 students
| Measure | Dunbar Middle Dickinson, Texas | Hughes Road El Dickinson, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3549 of 4,686 | #2428 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #37475 of 50,301 | #29813 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 558 | 585 |
| Enrollment | 558 | 585 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72% | 66.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 50% |
| city | Dickinson | Dickinson |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hughes Road El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.2 vs 31.6).
- •Hughes Road El does better on math proficiency (50% vs 32%).
- •Hughes Road El does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 28%).
- •Hughes Road El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.3% vs 72%).
- •Dunbar Middle does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.3).
- •Hughes Road El is the larger school with 585 students compared with 558.
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 Middle better than Hughes Road El?
On the Success Index (US), Hughes Road El ranks higher (43.2 vs 31.6 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 Middle and Hughes Road El?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Dickinson and Dickinson in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunbar Middle: 558. Hughes Road El: 585. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunbar Middle and Hughes Road El rank in Texas?
Dunbar Middle is 3549th of 4,686 and Hughes Road El is 2428th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).