Iltexas Arlington-Grand Prairie H S vs Thelma Jones El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Iltexas Arlington-Grand Prairie H S
Grand Prairie · Charter high · Grades 9–12
749 students
Thelma Jones El
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
423 students
| Measure | Iltexas Arlington-Grand Prairie H S Grand Prairie, Texas | Thelma Jones El Arlington, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #635 of 1,419 | #1230 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #7444 of 16,910 | #19247 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 749 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 749 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.2% | 61.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 62% |
| city | Grand Prairie | Arlington |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thelma Jones El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 53.5).
- •Iltexas Arlington-Grand Prairie H S does better on math proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Thelma Jones El does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Thelma Jones El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.5% vs 70.2%).
- •Thelma Jones El does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 14.7).
- •Iltexas Arlington-Grand Prairie H S is the larger school with 749 students compared with 423.
- •Iltexas Arlington-Grand Prairie H S is a charter school while Thelma Jones El 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 Iltexas Arlington-Grand Prairie H S better than Thelma Jones El?
On the Success Index (US), Thelma Jones El ranks higher (58.5 vs 53.5 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 Iltexas Arlington-Grand Prairie H S and Thelma Jones El?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Grand Prairie and Arlington in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Iltexas Arlington-Grand Prairie H S: 749. Thelma Jones El: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Iltexas Arlington-Grand Prairie H S and Thelma Jones El rank in Texas?
Iltexas Arlington-Grand Prairie H S is 635th of 1,419 and Thelma Jones El is 1230th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).