Bald Knob High School vs Cotter High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arkansas, United States, 137 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bald Knob High School
Bald Knob · Public high · Grades 9–12
326 students
Cotter High School
Cotter · Public high · Grades 7–12
324 students
| Measure | Bald Knob High School Bald Knob, Arkansas | Cotter High School Cotter, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #182 of 276 | #153 of 276 |
| National rank | #12123 of 16,910 | #10956 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 326 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 326 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.1% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 5.9 | 5.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 37% |
| city | Bald Knob | Cotter |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cotter High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.0 vs 35.3).
- •Cotter High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Cotter High School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 27%).
- •Bald Knob High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.1% vs 100%).
- •Cotter High School does better on students per teacher (5.7 vs 5.9).
- •Bald Knob High School is the larger school with 326 students compared with 324.
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 Bald Knob High School better than Cotter High School?
On the Success Index (US), Cotter High School ranks higher (40.0 vs 35.3 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 Bald Knob High School and Cotter High School?
About 137 km in a straight line, between Bald Knob and Cotter in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bald Knob High School: 326. Cotter High School: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bald Knob High School and Cotter High School rank in Arkansas?
Bald Knob High School is 182nd of 276 and Cotter High School is 153rd of 276 among high schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).