Highland Park El vs K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 268 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Park El
Texarkana · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
427 students
K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
427 students
| Measure | Highland Park El Texarkana, Texas | K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4183 of 4,686 | #3405 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #42299 of 50,301 | #36592 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 427 | 427 |
| Enrollment | 427 | 427 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.1% | 85.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Texarkana | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.0 vs 24.0).
- •K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.5% vs 95.1%).
- •K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.7).
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 Highland Park El better than K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted?
On the Success Index (US), K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted ranks higher (33.0 vs 24.0 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 Highland Park El and K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted?
About 268 km in a straight line, between Texarkana and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Park El: 427. K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted: 427. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Park El and K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted rank in Texas?
Highland Park El is 4183rd of 4,686 and K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted is 3405th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).