Polk Middle vs Smith H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Polk Middle
Carrollton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
974 students
Smith H S
Carrollton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,971 students
| Measure | Polk Middle Carrollton, Texas | Smith H S Carrollton, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #993 of 1,684 | #1032 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #9302 of 15,369 | #11074 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 974 | 1,971 |
| Enrollment | 974 | 1,971 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.5% | 67.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 45% |
| city | Carrollton | Carrollton |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Polk Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.4 vs 39.5).
- •Smith H S does better on math proficiency (45% vs 44%).
- •Polk Middle does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 35%).
- •Smith H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.5% vs 73.5%).
- •Polk Middle does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.8).
- •Smith H S is the larger school with 1,971 students compared with 974.
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 Polk Middle better than Smith H S?
On the Success Index (US), Polk Middle ranks higher (42.4 vs 39.5 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 Polk Middle and Smith H S?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Carrollton and Carrollton in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Polk Middle: 974. Smith H S: 1,971. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Polk Middle and Smith H S rank in Texas?
Polk Middle is 993rd of 1,684 and Smith H S is 1032nd of 1,419 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).