Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy vs Young Men's Leadership Academy at Fred F Florence
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy
Balch Springs · Charter high · Grades 6–12
618 students
Young Men's Leadership Academy at Fred F Florence
Dallas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
467 students
| Measure | Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy Balch Springs, Texas | Young Men's Leadership Academy at Fred F Florence Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1359 of 1,419 | #1566 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #14574 of 16,910 | #13110 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 618 | 467 |
| Enrollment | 618 | 467 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.4% | 98.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 38% |
| city | Balch Springs | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (24.0 vs 23.6).
- •Young Men's Leadership Academy at Fred F Florence does better on math proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •Young Men's Leadership Academy at Fred F Florence does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 21%).
- •Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.4% vs 98.1%).
- •Young Men's Leadership Academy at Fred F Florence does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.7).
- •Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy is the larger school with 618 students compared with 467.
- •Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy is a charter school while Young Men's Leadership Academy at Fred F Florence 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 Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy better than Young Men's Leadership Academy at Fred F Florence?
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 Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy and Young Men's Leadership Academy at Fred F Florence?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Balch Springs and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy: 618. Young Men's Leadership Academy at Fred F Florence: 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy and Young Men's Leadership Academy at Fred F Florence rank in Texas?
Kipp Pleasant Grove Leadership Academy is 1359th of 1,419 and Young Men's Leadership Academy at Fred F Florence is 1566th of 1,684 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).