Jackson Technology Center vs O Henry El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jackson Technology Center
Garland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,157 students
O Henry El
Garland · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
464 students
| Measure | Jackson Technology Center Garland, Texas | O Henry El Garland, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #550 of 1,684 | #2439 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #6029 of 15,369 | #29899 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,157 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 1,157 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.8% | 86.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 56% |
| city | Garland | Garland |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jackson Technology Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.4 vs 43.1).
- •Jackson Technology Center does better on math proficiency (58% vs 56%).
- •Jackson Technology Center does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 40%).
- •Jackson Technology Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.8% vs 86.9%).
- •O Henry El does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.1).
- •Jackson Technology Center is the larger school with 1,157 students compared with 464.
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 Jackson Technology Center better than O Henry El?
On the Success Index (US), Jackson Technology Center ranks higher (57.4 vs 43.1 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 Jackson Technology Center and O Henry El?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Garland and Garland in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jackson Technology Center: 1,157. O Henry El: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jackson Technology Center and O Henry El rank in Texas?
Jackson Technology Center is 550th of 1,684 and O Henry El is 2439th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).