Lake Highlands Middle vs Northlake El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Highlands Middle
Dallas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,114 students
Northlake El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
414 students
| Measure | Lake Highlands Middle Dallas, Texas | Northlake El Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #340 of 1,684 | #1896 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #3896 of 15,369 | #25765 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,114 | 414 |
| Enrollment | 1,114 | 414 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.1% | 61.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 50% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Highlands Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.5 vs 49.1).
- •Lake Highlands Middle does better on math proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Lake Highlands Middle does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 37%).
- •Lake Highlands Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.1% vs 61.8%).
- •Northlake El does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.4).
- •Lake Highlands Middle is the larger school with 1,114 students compared with 414.
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 Lake Highlands Middle better than Northlake El?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Highlands Middle ranks higher (67.5 vs 49.1 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 Lake Highlands Middle and Northlake El?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Highlands Middle: 1,114. Northlake El: 414. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Highlands Middle and Northlake El rank in Texas?
Lake Highlands Middle is 340th of 1,684 and Northlake El is 1896th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).