Butterfield Elementary School vs McNair Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Butterfield Elementary School
Fayetteville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
567 students
McNair Middle School
Fayetteville · Public middle · Grades 5–6
670 students
| Measure | Butterfield Elementary School Fayetteville, Arkansas | McNair Middle School Fayetteville, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #74 of 511 | #4 of 211 |
| National rank | #14953 of 50,301 | #1311 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 567 | 670 |
| Enrollment | 567 | 670 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 21.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 79% |
| city | Fayetteville | Fayetteville |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McNair Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.1 vs 64.7).
- •McNair Middle School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 77%).
- •McNair Middle School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •McNair Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.5% vs 47.3%).
- •McNair Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 20.3).
- •McNair Middle School is the larger school with 670 students compared with 567.
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 Butterfield Elementary School better than McNair Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), McNair Middle School ranks higher (81.1 vs 64.7 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 Butterfield Elementary School and McNair Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Fayetteville and Fayetteville in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butterfield Elementary School: 567. McNair Middle School: 670. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butterfield Elementary School and McNair Middle School rank in Arkansas?
Butterfield Elementary School is 74th of 511 and McNair Middle School is 4th of 211 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).