Cotter High School vs Mountain Home Career Academies
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arkansas, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cotter High School
Cotter · Public high · Grades 7–12
324 students
Mountain Home Career Academies
Mountain Home · Charter high · Grades 8–12
1,523 students
| Measure | Cotter High School Cotter, Arkansas | Mountain Home Career Academies Mountain Home, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #153 of 276 | #46 of 276 |
| National rank | #10956 of 16,910 | #6613 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 324 | 1,523 |
| Enrollment | 324 | 1,523 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 33.2% |
| Students per teacher | 5.7 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 36% |
| city | Cotter | Mountain Home |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Home Career Academies scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.8 vs 40.0).
- •Cotter High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 36%).
- •Mountain Home Career Academies does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 45%).
- •Mountain Home Career Academies does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 100%).
- •Cotter High School does better on students per teacher (5.7 vs 12.0).
- •Mountain Home Career Academies is the larger school with 1,523 students compared with 324.
- •Cotter High School is a public school while Mountain Home Career Academies 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 Cotter High School better than Mountain Home Career Academies?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Home Career Academies ranks higher (56.8 vs 40.0 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 Cotter High School and Mountain Home Career Academies?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Cotter and Mountain Home in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cotter High School: 324. Mountain Home Career Academies: 1,523. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cotter High School and Mountain Home Career Academies rank in Arkansas?
Cotter High School is 153rd of 276 and Mountain Home Career Academies is 46th of 276 among high schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).