Lake Highlands Middle vs White Rock El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 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
White Rock El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
868 students
| Measure | Lake Highlands Middle Dallas, Texas | White Rock El Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #340 of 1,684 | #118 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #3896 of 15,369 | #2187 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,114 | 868 |
| Enrollment | 1,114 | 868 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.1% | 22.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 78% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •White Rock El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.6 vs 67.5).
- •White Rock El does better on math proficiency (78% vs 57%).
- •White Rock El does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 54%).
- •White Rock El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.8% vs 40.1%).
- •Lake Highlands Middle does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.6).
- •Lake Highlands Middle is the larger school with 1,114 students compared with 868.
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 White Rock El?
On the Success Index (US), White Rock El ranks higher (85.6 vs 67.5 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 White Rock El?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Highlands Middle: 1,114. White Rock El: 868. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Highlands Middle and White Rock El rank in Texas?
Lake Highlands Middle is 340th of 1,684 and White Rock El is 118th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).