Cutter-Morning Star Elementary School vs Fountain Lake Charter High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 7.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cutter-Morning Star Elementary School
Hot Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
357 students
Fountain Lake Charter High School
Hot Springs · Charter high · Grades 9–12
368 students
| Measure | Cutter-Morning Star Elementary School Hot Springs, Arkansas | Fountain Lake Charter High School Hot Springs, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #362 of 511 | #83 of 276 |
| National rank | #36236 of 50,301 | #8234 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 357 | 368 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 368 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.4% | 46.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 33% |
| city | Hot Springs | Hot Springs |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fountain Lake Charter High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.6 vs 33.5).
- •Cutter-Morning Star Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 33%).
- •Fountain Lake Charter High School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •Fountain Lake Charter High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.7% vs 78.4%).
- •Fountain Lake Charter High School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 18.8).
- •Fountain Lake Charter High School is the larger school with 368 students compared with 357.
- •Cutter-Morning Star Elementary School is a public school while Fountain Lake Charter 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Cutter-Morning Star Elementary School better than Fountain Lake Charter High School?
On the Success Index (US), Fountain Lake Charter High School ranks higher (50.6 vs 33.5 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 Cutter-Morning Star Elementary School and Fountain Lake Charter High School?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Hot Springs and Hot Springs in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cutter-Morning Star Elementary School: 357. Fountain Lake Charter High School: 368. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cutter-Morning Star Elementary School and Fountain Lake Charter High School rank in Arkansas?
Cutter-Morning Star Elementary School is 362nd of 511 and Fountain Lake Charter High School is 83rd of 276 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).