Bentonville High School vs Ruth Barker Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 818 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bentonville High School
Bentonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,579 students
Ruth Barker Middle School
Bentonville · Public middle · Grades 5–6
530 students
| Measure | Bentonville High School Bentonville, Arkansas | Ruth Barker Middle School Bentonville, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #8 of 276 | #20 of 211 |
| National rank | #1819 of 16,910 | #2863 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 3,579 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 3,579 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.7% | 29.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 66% |
| city | Bentonville | Bentonville |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bentonville High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 72.4).
- •Ruth Barker Middle School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 57%).
- •Ruth Barker Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 63%).
- •Bentonville High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.7% vs 29.8%).
- •Bentonville High School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 19.6).
- •Bentonville High School is the larger school with 3,579 students compared with 530.
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 Bentonville High School better than Ruth Barker Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bentonville High School ranks higher (76.6 vs 72.4 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 Bentonville High School and Ruth Barker Middle School?
About 818 m in a straight line, between Bentonville and Bentonville in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bentonville High School: 3,579. Ruth Barker Middle School: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bentonville High School and Ruth Barker Middle School rank in Arkansas?
Bentonville High School is 8th of 276 and Ruth Barker Middle School is 20th of 211 among high schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).