Central Junior High School vs Thurman G. Smith Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 1.7 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
Thurman G. Smith Elementary School
Springdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
483 students
| Measure | Central Junior High School Springdale, Arkansas | Thurman G. Smith Elementary School Springdale, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #360 of 511 |
| National rank | – | #36145 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 8–9 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 852 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 852 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.2% | 74.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 49% |
| city | Springdale | Springdale |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Junior High School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 49%).
- •Central Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 32%).
- •Central Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 74.5%).
- •Central Junior High School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.9).
- •Central Junior High School is the larger school with 852 students compared with 483.
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 Thurman G. Smith Elementary 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 Thurman G. Smith Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Springdale and Springdale in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Junior High School: 852. Thurman G. Smith Elementary School: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Junior High School and Thurman G. Smith Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Central Junior High School is unranked and Thurman G. Smith Elementary School is 360th of 511 among other schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).