Central High School vs Gibbs Magnet Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central High School
Little Rock · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,371 students
Gibbs Magnet Elementary School
Little Rock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
291 students
| Measure | Central High School Little Rock, Arkansas | Gibbs Magnet Elementary School Little Rock, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #121 of 276 | #52 of 511 |
| National rank | #9540 of 16,910 | #13005 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,371 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 2,371 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56% | 57.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 67% |
| city | Little Rock | Little Rock |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gibbs Magnet Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 45.6).
- •Gibbs Magnet Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 38%).
- •Gibbs Magnet Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 48%).
- •Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56% vs 57.7%).
- •Central High School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.3).
- •Central High School is the larger school with 2,371 students compared with 291.
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 High School better than Gibbs Magnet Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Gibbs Magnet Elementary School ranks higher (67.6 vs 45.6 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 High School and Gibbs Magnet Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Little Rock and Little Rock in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High School: 2,371. Gibbs Magnet Elementary School: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High School and Gibbs Magnet Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Central High School is 121st of 276 and Gibbs Magnet Elementary School is 52nd of 511 among high schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).