Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush El vs School for the Highly Gifted
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush El
Grand Prairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
555 students
School for the Highly Gifted
Grand Prairie · Charter elementary · Grades 1–8
142 students
| Measure | Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush El Grand Prairie, Texas | School for the Highly Gifted Grand Prairie, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #3137 of 4,686 | #35 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #34747 of 50,301 | #830 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 1–8 |
| Students | 555 | 142 |
| Enrollment | 555 | 142 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.4% | 33.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 92% |
| city | Grand Prairie | Grand Prairie |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •School for the Highly Gifted scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.8 vs 35.8).
- •School for the Highly Gifted does better on math proficiency (92% vs 43%).
- •School for the Highly Gifted does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 39%).
- •School for the Highly Gifted does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.8% vs 83.4%).
- •School for the Highly Gifted does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 15.0).
- •Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush El is the larger school with 555 students compared with 142.
- •Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush El is a public school while School for the Highly Gifted 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 Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush El better than School for the Highly Gifted?
On the Success Index (US), School for the Highly Gifted ranks higher (89.8 vs 35.8 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 Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush El and School for the Highly Gifted?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Grand Prairie and Grand Prairie in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush El: 555. School for the Highly Gifted: 142. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush El and School for the Highly Gifted rank in Texas?
Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush El is 3137th of 4,686 and School for the Highly Gifted is 35th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).