Bernice Young Elementary vs Helen Tyson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bernice Young Elementary
Springdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
536 students
Helen Tyson Middle School
Springdale · Public middle · Grades 6–7
676 students
| Measure | Bernice Young Elementary Springdale, Arkansas | Helen Tyson Middle School Springdale, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #22 of 511 | #113 of 211 |
| National rank | #8055 of 50,301 | #7645 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 536 | 676 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 676 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.9% | 83.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 60% |
| city | Springdale | Springdale |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bernice Young Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.8 vs 50.0).
- •Bernice Young Elementary does better on math proficiency (80% vs 60%).
- •Bernice Young Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 43%).
- •Bernice Young Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.9% vs 83.6%).
- •Helen Tyson Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 18.5).
- •Helen Tyson Middle School is the larger school with 676 students compared with 536.
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 Bernice Young Elementary better than Helen Tyson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bernice Young Elementary ranks higher (74.8 vs 50.0 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 Bernice Young Elementary and Helen Tyson Middle School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Springdale and Springdale in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bernice Young Elementary: 536. Helen Tyson Middle School: 676. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bernice Young Elementary and Helen Tyson Middle School rank in Arkansas?
Bernice Young Elementary is 22nd of 511 and Helen Tyson Middle School is 113th of 211 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).