Acorn Elementary School vs Mena Middle 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 Middle School
Mena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
393 students
| Measure | Acorn Elementary School Mena, Arkansas | Mena Middle School Mena, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #225 of 511 | #91 of 211 |
| National rank | #26526 of 50,301 | #6604 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 321 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.1% | 63.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| city | Mena | Mena |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mena Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 47.9).
- •Mena Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.1% vs 79.1%).
- •Mena Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.3).
- •Mena Middle School is the larger school with 393 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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mena Middle School ranks higher (54.8 vs 47.9 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 Acorn Elementary School and Mena Middle 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 Middle School: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Acorn Elementary School and Mena Middle School rank in Arkansas?
Acorn Elementary School is 225th of 511 and Mena Middle School is 91st of 211 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).