Highland Park El vs Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.7 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
Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center
Texarkana · Public other · Grades PK–PK
265 students
| Measure | Highland Park El Texarkana, Texas | Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center Texarkana, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #4183 of 4,686 | – |
| National rank | #42299 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 427 | 265 |
| Enrollment | 427 | 265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.1% | 98.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 32% | – |
| city | Texarkana | Texarkana |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Park El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.1% vs 98.1%).
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.7).
- •Highland Park El is the larger school with 427 students compared with 265.
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 Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center?
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 Highland Park El and Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Texarkana and Texarkana in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Park El: 427. Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center: 265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Park El and Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center rank in Texas?
Highland Park El is 4183rd of 4,686 and Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center is unranked among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).