Bob Folsom Elementary School vs John L Colbert Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bob Folsom Elementary School
Farmington · Public elementary · Grades K–3
438 students
John L Colbert Middle School
Fayetteville · Public middle · Grades 5–6
466 students
| Measure | Bob Folsom Elementary School Farmington, Arkansas | John L Colbert Middle School Fayetteville, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #38 of 511 | #167 of 211 |
| National rank | #10775 of 50,301 | #10856 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 438 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37% | 62.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | – |
| Math proficiency | 77% | – |
| city | Farmington | Fayetteville |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bob Folsom Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 35.0).
- •Bob Folsom Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37% vs 62.4%).
- •John L Colbert Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 18.3).
- •John L Colbert Middle School is the larger school with 466 students compared with 438.
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 Folsom Elementary School better than John L Colbert Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bob Folsom Elementary School ranks higher (70.7 vs 35.0 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 Bob Folsom Elementary School and John L Colbert Middle School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Farmington and Fayetteville in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bob Folsom Elementary School: 438. John L Colbert Middle School: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bob Folsom Elementary School and John L Colbert Middle School rank in Arkansas?
Bob Folsom Elementary School is 38th of 511 and John L Colbert Middle School is 167th of 211 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).