Life School Carrollton vs Long Middle
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.
Life School Carrollton
Carrollton · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
283 students
Long Middle
Dallas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
477 students
| Measure | Life School Carrollton Carrollton, Texas | Long Middle Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2707 of 4,686 | #1413 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #31809 of 50,301 | #11771 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 283 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.3% | 87.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 29% |
| Math proficiency | – | 31% |
| city | Carrollton | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Life School Carrollton scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.2 vs 30.8).
- •Life School Carrollton does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.3% vs 87.8%).
- •Long Middle does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 16.6).
- •Long Middle is the larger school with 477 students compared with 283.
- •Life School Carrollton is a charter school while Long Middle 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 Life School Carrollton better than Long Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Life School Carrollton ranks higher (40.2 vs 30.8 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 Life School Carrollton and Long Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Carrollton and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Life School Carrollton: 283. Long Middle: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Life School Carrollton and Long Middle rank in Texas?
Life School Carrollton is 2707th of 4,686 and Long Middle is 1413th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).