Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center vs Theron Jones Early Literacy Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 690 m 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
Theron Jones Early Literacy Center
Texarkana · Public elementary · Grades K–2
329 students
| Measure | Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center Texarkana, Texas | Theron Jones Early Literacy Center Texarkana, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #2620 of 4,686 |
| National rank | – | #31241 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 265 | 329 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 329 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.1% | 97.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Texarkana | Texarkana |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Theron Jones Early Literacy Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.9% vs 98.1%).
- •Theron Jones Early Literacy Center does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.5).
- •Theron Jones Early Literacy Center is the larger school with 329 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 Theron Jones Early Literacy Center?
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 Theron Jones Early Literacy Center?
About 690 m in a straight line, between Texarkana and Texarkana in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center: 265. Theron Jones Early Literacy Center: 329. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center and Theron Jones Early Literacy Center rank in Texas?
Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center is unranked and Theron Jones Early Literacy Center is 2620th of 4,686 among other schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).