Forest Meadow Middle vs Lake Highlands H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Meadow Middle
Dallas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,211 students
Lake Highlands H S
Dallas · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,972 students
| Measure | Forest Meadow Middle Dallas, Texas | Lake Highlands H S Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #930 of 1,684 | #766 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #8870 of 15,369 | #8629 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,211 | 2,972 |
| Enrollment | 1,211 | 2,972 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70% | 50.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 49% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Highlands H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.1 vs 44.3).
- •Lake Highlands H S does better on math proficiency (49% vs 45%).
- •Lake Highlands H S does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 41%).
- •Lake Highlands H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.8% vs 70%).
- •Forest Meadow Middle does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.8).
- •Lake Highlands H S is the larger school with 2,972 students compared with 1,211.
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 Forest Meadow Middle better than Lake Highlands H S?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Highlands H S ranks higher (49.1 vs 44.3 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 Forest Meadow Middle and Lake Highlands H S?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Meadow Middle: 1,211. Lake Highlands H S: 2,972. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Meadow Middle and Lake Highlands H S rank in Texas?
Forest Meadow Middle is 930th of 1,684 and Lake Highlands H S is 766th of 1,419 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).