Central High School vs Kipp:delta Collegiate High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arkansas, United States, 4.3 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 Collegiate High School
Helena · Charter high · Grades 9–12
181 students
| Measure | Central High School West Helena, Arkansas | Kipp:delta Collegiate High School Helena, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #260 of 276 | #264 of 276 |
| National rank | #15282 of 16,910 | #15372 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 439 | 181 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 181 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.5% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 3.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 12% |
| city | West Helena | Helena |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (19.8 vs 19.3).
- •Kipp:delta Collegiate High School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 8%).
- •Kipp:delta Collegiate High School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 16%).
- •Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.5% vs 100%).
- •Kipp:delta Collegiate High School does better on students per teacher (3.5 vs 7.8).
- •Central High School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 181.
- •Central High School is a public school while Kipp:delta Collegiate High 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 Collegiate High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Central High School and Kipp:delta Collegiate High School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between West Helena and Helena in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High School: 439. Kipp:delta Collegiate High School: 181. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High School and Kipp:delta Collegiate High School rank in Arkansas?
Central High School is 260th of 276 and Kipp:delta Collegiate High School is 264th of 276 among high schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).