Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center vs Texas Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center
Texarkana · Public other · Grades PK–PK
265 students
Texas Middle
Texarkana · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,421 students
| Measure | Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center Texarkana, Texas | Texas Middle Texarkana, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #985 of 1,684 |
| National rank | – | #9208 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 265 | 1,421 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 1,421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.1% | 79.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 43% |
| city | Texarkana | Texarkana |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Texas Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.7% vs 98.1%).
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.2).
- •Texas Middle is the larger school with 1,421 students compared with 265.
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 Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center better than Texas Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center and Texas Middle?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Texarkana and Texarkana in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center: 265. Texas Middle: 1,421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center and Texas Middle rank in Texas?
Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center is unranked and Texas Middle is 985th of 1,684 among other schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).