Bearden High School vs Hector High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arkansas, United States, 196 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bearden High School
Bearden · Public high · Grades 7–12
227 students
Hector High School
Hector · Public high · Grades 9–12
227 students
| Measure | Bearden High School Bearden, Arkansas | Hector High School Hector, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #235 of 276 | #157 of 276 |
| National rank | #14436 of 16,910 | #11187 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 227 | 227 |
| Enrollment | 227 | 227 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 4.9 | 6.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| city | Bearden | Hector |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hector High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.0 vs 24.7).
- •Hector High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Hector High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Bearden High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 100%).
- •Bearden High School does better on students per teacher (4.9 vs 6.3).
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 Bearden High School better than Hector High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hector High School ranks higher (39.0 vs 24.7 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 Bearden High School and Hector High School?
About 196 km in a straight line, between Bearden and Hector in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bearden High School: 227. Hector High School: 227. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bearden High School and Hector High School rank in Arkansas?
Bearden High School is 235th of 276 and Hector High School is 157th of 276 among high schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).