Alma High School vs Alma Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alma High School
Alma · Public high · Grades 9–12
981 students
Alma Middle School
Alma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
722 students
| Measure | Alma High School Alma, Arkansas | Alma Middle School Alma, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #80 of 276 | #42 of 211 |
| National rank | #8065 of 16,910 | #4330 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 981 | 722 |
| Enrollment | 981 | 722 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.9% | 48.1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 56% |
| city | Alma | Alma |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alma Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 51.2).
- •Alma Middle School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 35%).
- •Alma Middle School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 39%).
- •Alma High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.9% vs 48.1%).
- •Alma High School does better on students per teacher (8.2 vs 11.6).
- •Alma High School is the larger school with 981 students compared with 722.
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 Alma High School better than Alma Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Alma Middle School ranks higher (65.2 vs 51.2 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 Alma High School and Alma Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Alma and Alma in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alma High School: 981. Alma Middle School: 722. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alma High School and Alma Middle School rank in Arkansas?
Alma High School is 80th of 276 and Alma Middle School is 42nd of 211 among high schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).