Parkhill J H vs Prestonwood El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkhill J H
Dallas · Public middle · Grades 7–8
650 students
Prestonwood El
Dallas · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
474 students
| Measure | Parkhill J H Dallas, Texas | Prestonwood El Dallas, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #161 of 1,684 | #675 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #2063 of 15,369 | #11686 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 650 | 474 |
| Enrollment | 650 | 474 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.3% | 35.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 73% |
| city | Dallas | Dallas |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkhill J H scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 69.5).
- •Prestonwood El does better on math proficiency (73% vs 71%).
- •Parkhill J H does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Parkhill J H does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.3% vs 35.2%).
- •Parkhill J H does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.8).
- •Parkhill J H is the larger school with 650 students compared with 474.
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 Parkhill J H better than Prestonwood El?
On the Success Index (US), Parkhill J H ranks higher (76.7 vs 69.5 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 Parkhill J H and Prestonwood El?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Dallas and Dallas in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parkhill J H: 650. Prestonwood El: 474. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parkhill J H and Prestonwood El rank in Texas?
Parkhill J H is 161st of 1,684 and Prestonwood El is 675th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).