Conway High School vs Ellen Smith Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Conway High School
Conway · Public high · Grades 10–12
2,350 students
Ellen Smith Elementary School
Conway · Public elementary · Grades K–4
461 students
| Measure | Conway High School Conway, Arkansas | Ellen Smith Elementary School Conway, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #85 of 276 | #187 of 511 |
| National rank | #8305 of 16,910 | #24122 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 2,350 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 2,350 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41% | 63.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 62% |
| city | Conway | Conway |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ellen Smith Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.5 vs 50.3).
- •Ellen Smith Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 41%).
- •Conway High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Conway High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41% vs 63.6%).
- •Ellen Smith Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.3).
- •Conway High School is the larger school with 2,350 students compared with 461.
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 Conway High School better than Ellen Smith Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ellen Smith Elementary School ranks higher (51.5 vs 50.3 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 Conway High School and Ellen Smith Elementary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Conway and Conway in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Conway High School: 2,350. Ellen Smith Elementary School: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Conway High School and Ellen Smith Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Conway High School is 85th of 276 and Ellen Smith Elementary School is 187th of 511 among high schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).