Carl Stuart Middle School vs Ellen Smith Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carl Stuart Middle School
Conway · Public middle · Grades 5–7
752 students
Ellen Smith Elementary School
Conway · Public elementary · Grades K–4
461 students
| Measure | Carl Stuart Middle School Conway, Arkansas | Ellen Smith Elementary School Conway, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #46 of 211 | #187 of 511 |
| National rank | #4476 of 15,369 | #24122 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–7 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 752 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 752 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.1% | 63.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 62% |
| city | Conway | Conway |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carl Stuart Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 51.5).
- •Carl Stuart Middle School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 62%).
- •Carl Stuart Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Carl Stuart Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.1% vs 63.6%).
- •Carl Stuart Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.1).
- •Carl Stuart Middle School is the larger school with 752 students compared with 461.
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 Carl Stuart Middle School better than Ellen Smith Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Carl Stuart Middle School ranks higher (64.5 vs 51.5 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 Carl Stuart Middle School and Ellen Smith Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Conway and Conway in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl Stuart Middle School: 752. Ellen Smith Elementary School: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl Stuart Middle School and Ellen Smith Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Carl Stuart Middle School is 46th of 211 and Ellen Smith Elementary School is 187th of 511 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).