Acorn Elementary School vs Mena High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acorn Elementary School
Mena · Public elementary · Grades K–6
321 students
Mena High School
Mena · Public high · Grades 9–12
503 students
| Measure | Acorn Elementary School Mena, Arkansas | Mena High School Mena, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #225 of 511 | #105 of 276 |
| National rank | #26526 of 50,301 | #9034 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 321 | 503 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 503 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.1% | 58.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 6.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 39% |
| city | Mena | Mena |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (47.9 vs 47.6).
- •Acorn Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 39%).
- •Acorn Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 39%).
- •Mena High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.6% vs 79.1%).
- •Mena High School does better on students per teacher (6.7 vs 15.3).
- •Mena High School is the larger school with 503 students compared with 321.
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 Acorn Elementary School better than Mena High School?
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 Acorn Elementary School and Mena High School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Mena and Mena in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Acorn Elementary School: 321. Mena High School: 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Acorn Elementary School and Mena High School rank in Arkansas?
Acorn Elementary School is 225th of 511 and Mena High School is 105th of 276 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).