Bob Courtway Middle School vs Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 1.4 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
Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary School
Conway · Public elementary · Grades K–4
417 students
| Measure | Bob Courtway Middle School Conway, Arkansas | Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary School Conway, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #115 of 211 | #217 of 511 |
| National rank | #7694 of 15,369 | #26189 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–7 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 498 | 417 |
| Enrollment | 498 | 417 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.1% | 70.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| city | Conway | Conway |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bob Courtway Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 48.5).
- •Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Bob Courtway Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.5% vs 72.1%).
- •Bob Courtway Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.4).
- •Bob Courtway Middle School is the larger school with 498 students compared with 417.
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 Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bob Courtway Middle School ranks higher (49.7 vs 48.5 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 Bob Courtway Middle School and Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Conway and Conway in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bob Courtway Middle School: 498. Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary School: 417. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bob Courtway Middle School and Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Bob Courtway Middle School is 115th of 211 and Preston & Florence Mattison Elementary School is 217th of 511 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).