Ashdown High School vs Melbourne High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arkansas, United States, 339 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashdown High School
Ashdown · Public high · Grades 9–12
382 students
Melbourne High School
Melbourne · Public high · Grades 7–12
381 students
| Measure | Ashdown High School Ashdown, Arkansas | Melbourne High School Melbourne, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #128 of 276 | #33 of 276 |
| National rank | #9822 of 16,910 | #5563 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 382 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 382 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.3% | 45.7% |
| Students per teacher | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 45% |
| city | Ashdown | Melbourne |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Melbourne High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 44.4).
- •Melbourne High School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 33%).
- •Melbourne High School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 44%).
- •Melbourne High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.7% vs 68.3%).
- •Ashdown High School is the larger school with 382 students compared with 381.
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 Ashdown High School better than Melbourne High School?
On the Success Index (US), Melbourne High School ranks higher (61.0 vs 44.4 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 Ashdown High School and Melbourne High School?
About 339 km in a straight line, between Ashdown and Melbourne in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashdown High School: 382. Melbourne High School: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashdown High School and Melbourne High School rank in Arkansas?
Ashdown High School is 128th of 276 and Melbourne High School is 33rd of 276 among high schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).