Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton vs Polk Middle
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.
Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton
Carrollton · Charter other · Grades PK–12
579 students
Polk Middle
Carrollton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
974 students
| Measure | Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton Carrollton, Texas | Polk Middle Carrollton, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #993 of 1,684 |
| National rank | – | #9302 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 579 | 974 |
| Enrollment | 579 | 974 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.3% | 73.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 44% |
| city | Carrollton | Carrollton |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton does better on math proficiency (56% vs 44%).
- •Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 39%).
- •Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.3% vs 73.5%).
- •Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.5).
- •Polk Middle is the larger school with 974 students compared with 579.
- •Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton is a charter school while Polk Middle is a public 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 Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton better than Polk Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton and Polk Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Carrollton and Carrollton in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton: 579. Polk Middle: 974. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton and Polk Middle rank in Texas?
Founders Classical Academy- Carrollton is unranked and Polk Middle is 993rd of 1,684 among other schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).