Bob Courtway Middle School vs Ida Burns Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bob Courtway Middle School
Conway · Public middle · Grades 5–7
498 students
Ida Burns Elementary School
Conway · Public elementary · Grades K–4
384 students
| Measure | Bob Courtway Middle School Conway, Arkansas | Ida Burns Elementary School Conway, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #115 of 211 | #205 of 511 |
| National rank | #7694 of 15,369 | #25309 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–7 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 498 | 384 |
| Enrollment | 498 | 384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.1% | 70.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| city | Conway | Conway |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (49.7 vs 49.8).
- •Ida Burns Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Ida Burns Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Ida Burns Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.3% vs 72.1%).
- •Bob Courtway Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.5).
- •Bob Courtway Middle School is the larger school with 498 students compared with 384.
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 Bob Courtway Middle School better than Ida Burns Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bob Courtway Middle School and Ida Burns Elementary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Conway and Conway in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bob Courtway Middle School: 498. Ida Burns Elementary School: 384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bob Courtway Middle School and Ida Burns Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Bob Courtway Middle School is 115th of 211 and Ida Burns Elementary School is 205th of 511 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).