Brookland Middle School vs L. A. Chaffin Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arkansas, United States, 345 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookland Middle School
Brookland · Public middle · Grades 4–6
755 students
L. A. Chaffin Middle School
Fort Smith · Public middle · Grades 6–8
753 students
| Measure | Brookland Middle School Brookland, Arkansas | L. A. Chaffin Middle School Fort Smith, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #34 of 211 | #21 of 211 |
| National rank | #3835 of 15,369 | #2874 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 755 | 753 |
| Enrollment | 755 | 753 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.8% | 55.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 65% |
| city | Brookland | Fort Smith |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •L. A. Chaffin Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 67.7).
- •Brookland Middle School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 65%).
- •L. A. Chaffin Middle School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 57%).
- •Brookland Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.8% vs 55.4%).
- •L. A. Chaffin Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 18.9).
- •Brookland Middle School is the larger school with 755 students compared with 753.
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 Brookland Middle School better than L. A. Chaffin Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), L. A. Chaffin Middle School ranks higher (72.3 vs 67.7 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 Brookland Middle School and L. A. Chaffin Middle School?
About 345 km in a straight line, between Brookland and Fort Smith in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookland Middle School: 755. L. A. Chaffin Middle School: 753. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookland Middle School and L. A. Chaffin Middle School rank in Arkansas?
Brookland Middle School is 34th of 211 and L. A. Chaffin Middle School is 21st of 211 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).