Bobby G Lester Elementary School vs Jacksonville High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bobby G Lester Elementary School
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
421 students
Jacksonville High School
Jacksonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,208 students
| Measure | Bobby G Lester Elementary School Jacksonville, Arkansas | Jacksonville High School Jacksonville, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #245 of 511 | #237 of 276 |
| National rank | #27353 of 50,301 | #14515 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 421 | 1,208 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 1,208 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.1% | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 13% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bobby G Lester Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 24.3).
- •Bobby G Lester Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 13%).
- •Bobby G Lester Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 23%).
- •Jacksonville High School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.2).
- •Jacksonville High School is the larger school with 1,208 students compared with 421.
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 Bobby G Lester Elementary School better than Jacksonville High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bobby G Lester Elementary School ranks higher (46.7 vs 24.3 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 Bobby G Lester Elementary School and Jacksonville High School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bobby G Lester Elementary School: 421. Jacksonville High School: 1,208. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bobby G Lester Elementary School and Jacksonville High School rank in Arkansas?
Bobby G Lester Elementary School is 245th of 511 and Jacksonville High School is 237th of 276 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).