Barton High School vs Cotter High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arkansas, United States, 249 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barton High School
Lexa · Public high · Grades 7–12
322 students
Cotter High School
Cotter · Public high · Grades 7–12
324 students
| Measure | Barton High School Lexa, Arkansas | Cotter High School Cotter, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #202 of 276 | #153 of 276 |
| National rank | #12757 of 16,910 | #10956 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 322 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 322 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 5.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 37% |
| city | Lexa | Cotter |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cotter High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.0 vs 32.5).
- •Barton High School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •Cotter High School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 34%).
- •Cotter High School does better on students per teacher (5.7 vs 11.9).
- •Cotter High School is the larger school with 324 students compared with 322.
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 Barton High School better than Cotter High School?
On the Success Index (US), Cotter High School ranks higher (40.0 vs 32.5 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 Barton High School and Cotter High School?
About 249 km in a straight line, between Lexa and Cotter in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barton High School: 322. Cotter High School: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barton High School and Cotter High School rank in Arkansas?
Barton High School is 202nd of 276 and Cotter High School is 153rd of 276 among high schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).