Beebe Middle School vs Ward Central Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 8.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beebe Middle School
Beebe · Public middle · Grades 5–6
509 students
Ward Central Elementary
Cabot · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
520 students
| Measure | Beebe Middle School Beebe, Arkansas | Ward Central Elementary Cabot, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #133 of 211 | #106 of 511 |
| National rank | #8398 of 15,369 | #18625 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 509 | 520 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 520 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.6% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 72% |
| city | Beebe | Cabot |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ward Central Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.4 vs 46.5).
- •Ward Central Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Ward Central Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 37%).
- •Beebe Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.6% vs 66%).
- •Ward Central Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.6).
- •Ward Central Elementary is the larger school with 520 students compared with 509.
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 Middle School better than Ward Central Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ward Central Elementary ranks higher (59.4 vs 46.5 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 Beebe Middle School and Ward Central Elementary?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Beebe and Cabot in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beebe Middle School: 509. Ward Central Elementary: 520. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beebe Middle School and Ward Central Elementary rank in Arkansas?
Beebe Middle School is 133rd of 211 and Ward Central Elementary is 106th of 511 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).