Central High School vs Kipp:delta College Prep 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 High School
West Helena · Public high · Grades 7–12
439 students
Kipp:delta College Prep School
Helena · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
163 students
| Measure | Central High School West Helena, Arkansas | Kipp:delta College Prep School Helena, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #260 of 276 | #186 of 211 |
| National rank | #15282 of 16,910 | #12396 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 439 | 163 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 163 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.5% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 37% |
| city | West Helena | Helena |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kipp:delta College Prep School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.5 vs 19.8).
- •Kipp:delta College Prep School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 8%).
- •Kipp:delta College Prep School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 16%).
- •Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.5% vs 100%).
- •Central High School does better on students per teacher (7.8 vs 10.9).
- •Central High School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 163.
- •Central High School is a public school while Kipp:delta College Prep School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Kipp:delta College Prep School?
On the Success Index (US), Kipp:delta College Prep School ranks higher (27.5 vs 19.8 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 Kipp:delta College Prep School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between West Helena and Helena in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High School: 439. Kipp:delta College Prep School: 163. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High School and Kipp:delta College Prep School rank in Arkansas?
Central High School is 260th of 276 and Kipp:delta College Prep School is 186th of 211 among high schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).