Obadiah Knight El vs Thomas J Rusk Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Obadiah Knight El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
279 students
Thomas J Rusk Middle
Dallas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
373 students
| Measure | Obadiah Knight El Dallas, Texas | Thomas J Rusk Middle Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2061 of 4,686 | #1407 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #27167 of 50,301 | #11739 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 279 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 279 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 94.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Obadiah Knight El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.0 vs 31.0).
- •Obadiah Knight El does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Obadiah Knight El does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 32%).
- •Thomas J Rusk Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.1% vs 98.2%).
- •Obadiah Knight El does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.9).
- •Thomas J Rusk Middle is the larger school with 373 students compared with 279.
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 Obadiah Knight El better than Thomas J Rusk Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Obadiah Knight El ranks higher (47.0 vs 31.0 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 Obadiah Knight El and Thomas J Rusk Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Obadiah Knight El: 279. Thomas J Rusk Middle: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Obadiah Knight El and Thomas J Rusk Middle rank in Texas?
Obadiah Knight El is 2061st of 4,686 and Thomas J Rusk Middle is 1407th of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).