Central Elementary School vs Ruth Barker Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arkansas, United States, 354 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
Magnolia · Public middle · Grades 3–7
527 students
Ruth Barker Middle School
Bentonville · Public middle · Grades 5–6
530 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Magnolia, Arkansas | Ruth Barker Middle School Bentonville, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #168 of 211 | #20 of 211 |
| National rank | #10984 of 15,369 | #2863 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–7 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 527 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 527 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.2% | 29.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 66% |
| city | Magnolia | Bentonville |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ruth Barker Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.4 vs 34.4).
- •Ruth Barker Middle School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 46%).
- •Ruth Barker Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 41%).
- •Ruth Barker Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 99.2%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 19.6).
- •Ruth Barker Middle School is the larger school with 530 students compared with 527.
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 Central Elementary School better than Ruth Barker Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ruth Barker Middle School ranks higher (72.4 vs 34.4 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 Central Elementary School and Ruth Barker Middle School?
About 354 km in a straight line, between Magnolia and Bentonville in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 527. Ruth Barker Middle School: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and Ruth Barker Middle School rank in Arkansas?
Central Elementary School is 168th of 211 and Ruth Barker Middle School is 20th of 211 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).