John W Carpenter El vs Judge Louis A Bedford JR Law Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John W Carpenter El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
208 students
Judge Louis A Bedford JR Law Academy
Dallas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
509 students
| Measure | John W Carpenter El Dallas, Texas | Judge Louis A Bedford JR Law Academy Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4498 of 4,686 | #1652 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #45791 of 50,301 | #14049 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 208 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 208 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.6% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (18.5 vs 18.3).
- •Judge Louis A Bedford JR Law Academy does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 22%).
- •Judge Louis A Bedford JR Law Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.4% vs 97.6%).
- •John W Carpenter El does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.4).
- •Judge Louis A Bedford JR Law Academy is the larger school with 509 students compared with 208.
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 John W Carpenter El better than Judge Louis A Bedford JR Law Academy?
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 John W Carpenter El and Judge Louis A Bedford JR Law Academy?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John W Carpenter El: 208. Judge Louis A Bedford JR Law Academy: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John W Carpenter El and Judge Louis A Bedford JR Law Academy rank in Texas?
John W Carpenter El is 4498th of 4,686 and Judge Louis A Bedford JR Law Academy is 1652nd of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).