Carroll Smith Elementary School vs Hillcrest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 120 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carroll Smith Elementary School
Osceola · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
265 students
Hillcrest Elementary School
Strawberry · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
263 students
| Measure | Carroll Smith Elementary School Osceola, Arkansas | Hillcrest Elementary School Strawberry, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #431 of 511 | #252 of 511 |
| National rank | #42215 of 50,301 | #27758 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–4 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 265 | 263 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 84.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| city | Osceola | Strawberry |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.2 vs 24.1).
- •Hillcrest Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.4% vs 98.9%).
- •Carroll Smith Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.5).
- •Carroll Smith Elementary School is the larger school with 265 students compared with 263.
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 Carroll Smith Elementary School better than Hillcrest Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest Elementary School ranks higher (46.2 vs 24.1 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 Carroll Smith Elementary School and Hillcrest Elementary School?
About 120 km in a straight line, between Osceola and Strawberry in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carroll Smith Elementary School: 265. Hillcrest Elementary School: 263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carroll Smith Elementary School and Hillcrest Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Carroll Smith Elementary School is 431st of 511 and Hillcrest Elementary School is 252nd of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).