James Bowie El vs W H Adamson H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 641 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Bowie El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
317 students
W H Adamson H S
Dallas · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,353 students
| Measure | James Bowie El Dallas, Texas | W H Adamson H S Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3152 of 4,686 | #1115 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #34887 of 50,301 | #11700 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 317 | 1,353 |
| Enrollment | 317 | 1,353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.9% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 55% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •W H Adamson H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.1 vs 35.6).
- •W H Adamson H S does better on math proficiency (55% vs 43%).
- •James Bowie El does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 34%).
- •James Bowie El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.9% vs 98.7%).
- •James Bowie El does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.5).
- •W H Adamson H S is the larger school with 1,353 students compared with 317.
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 James Bowie El better than W H Adamson H S?
On the Success Index (US), W H Adamson H S ranks higher (37.1 vs 35.6 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 James Bowie El and W H Adamson H S?
About 641 m in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Bowie El: 317. W H Adamson H S: 1,353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Bowie El and W H Adamson H S rank in Texas?
James Bowie El is 3152nd of 4,686 and W H Adamson H S is 1115th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).