Central Elementary School vs Northridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
Van Buren · Public elementary · Grades K–5
466 students
Northridge Middle School
Van Buren · Public middle · Grades 6–8
713 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Van Buren, Arkansas | Northridge Middle School Van Buren, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #393 of 511 | #61 of 211 |
| National rank | #38457 of 50,301 | #5208 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 466 | 713 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 713 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.3% | 51.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 57% |
| city | Van Buren | Van Buren |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northridge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.2 vs 30.1).
- •Northridge Middle School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 45%).
- •Northridge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 31%).
- •Northridge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.3% vs 75.3%).
- •Northridge Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.6).
- •Northridge Middle School is the larger school with 713 students compared with 466.
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 Northridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Northridge Middle School ranks higher (61.2 vs 30.1 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 Central Elementary School and Northridge Middle School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Van Buren and Van Buren in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 466. Northridge Middle School: 713. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and Northridge Middle School rank in Arkansas?
Central Elementary School is 393rd of 511 and Northridge Middle School is 61st of 211 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).