Beebe Junior High School vs Ward Central Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beebe Junior High School
Beebe · Public middle · Grades 7–8
491 students
Ward Central Elementary
Cabot · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
520 students
| Measure | Beebe Junior High School Beebe, Arkansas | Ward Central Elementary Cabot, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #56 of 211 | #106 of 511 |
| National rank | #5040 of 15,369 | #18625 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 491 | 520 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 520 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.7% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 72% |
| city | Beebe | Cabot |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beebe Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.0 vs 59.4).
- •Ward Central Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 59%).
- •Ward Central Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 50%).
- •Beebe Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.7% vs 66%).
- •Beebe Junior High School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.3).
- •Ward Central Elementary is the larger school with 520 students compared with 491.
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 Beebe Junior High School better than Ward Central Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Beebe Junior High School ranks higher (62.0 vs 59.4 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 Beebe Junior High School and Ward Central Elementary?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Beebe and Cabot in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beebe Junior High School: 491. Ward Central Elementary: 520. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beebe Junior High School and Ward Central Elementary rank in Arkansas?
Beebe Junior High School is 56th of 211 and Ward Central Elementary is 106th of 511 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).