Central Junior High School vs Helen Tyson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Junior High School
Springdale · Public other · Grades 8–9
852 students
Helen Tyson Middle School
Springdale · Public middle · Grades 6–7
676 students
| Measure | Central Junior High School Springdale, Arkansas | Helen Tyson Middle School Springdale, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #113 of 211 |
| National rank | – | #7645 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 8–9 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 852 | 676 |
| Enrollment | 852 | 676 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.2% | 83.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 60% |
| city | Springdale | Springdale |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helen Tyson Middle School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 54%).
- •Central Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 43%).
- •Central Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 83.6%).
- •Helen Tyson Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.2).
- •Central Junior High School is the larger school with 852 students compared with 676.
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 Junior High School better than Helen Tyson Middle 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 Junior High School and Helen Tyson Middle School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Springdale and Springdale in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Junior High School: 852. Helen Tyson Middle School: 676. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Junior High School and Helen Tyson Middle School rank in Arkansas?
Central Junior High School is unranked and Helen Tyson Middle School is 113th of 211 among other schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).