Gladys Polk El vs Lake Jackson Int
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gladys Polk El
Richwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
396 students
Lake Jackson Int
Lake Jackson · Public middle · Grades 7–8
698 students
| Measure | Gladys Polk El Richwood, Texas | Lake Jackson Int Lake Jackson, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1142 of 4,686 | #397 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #18266 of 50,301 | #4398 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 396 | 698 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 698 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.8% | 44.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 60% |
| city | Richwood | Lake Jackson |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Jackson Int scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.9 vs 59.9).
- •Lake Jackson Int does better on math proficiency (60% vs 57%).
- •Lake Jackson Int does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- •Lake Jackson Int does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.1% vs 54.8%).
- •Gladys Polk El does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.9).
- •Lake Jackson Int is the larger school with 698 students compared with 396.
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 Gladys Polk El better than Lake Jackson Int?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Jackson Int ranks higher (64.9 vs 59.9 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 Gladys Polk El and Lake Jackson Int?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Richwood and Lake Jackson in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gladys Polk El: 396. Lake Jackson Int: 698. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gladys Polk El and Lake Jackson Int rank in Texas?
Gladys Polk El is 1142nd of 4,686 and Lake Jackson Int is 397th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).