Jim Plain El vs Lake Highlands El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 277 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jim Plain El
Leander · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
704 students
Lake Highlands El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
704 students
| Measure | Jim Plain El Leander, Texas | Lake Highlands El Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1010 of 4,686 | #811 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #16528 of 50,301 | #13714 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 704 | 704 |
| Enrollment | 704 | 704 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.9% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 56% |
| city | Leander | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Highlands El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.6 vs 62.4).
- •Lake Highlands El does better on math proficiency (56% vs 44%).
- •Lake Highlands El does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 50%).
- •Jim Plain El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.9% vs 25%).
- •Jim Plain El does better on students per teacher (12.1 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 Jim Plain El better than Lake Highlands El?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Highlands El ranks higher (66.6 vs 62.4 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 Jim Plain El and Lake Highlands El?
About 277 km in a straight line, between Leander and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jim Plain El: 704. Lake Highlands El: 704. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jim Plain El and Lake Highlands El rank in Texas?
Jim Plain El is 1010th of 4,686 and Lake Highlands El is 811th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).