Daisy Bates Elementary School vs Mills University Studies High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 6.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Daisy Bates Elementary School
Little Rock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
409 students
Mills University Studies High School
Little Rock · Public high · Grades 9–12
612 students
| Measure | Daisy Bates Elementary School Little Rock, Arkansas | Mills University Studies High School Little Rock, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #405 of 511 | #225 of 276 |
| National rank | #39389 of 50,301 | #14057 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 409 | 612 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 612 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.6% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 12% |
| city | Little Rock | Little Rock |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Daisy Bates Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.7 vs 26.6).
- •Daisy Bates Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 12%).
- •Mills University Studies High School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Mills University Studies High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57% vs 75.6%).
- •Mills University Studies High School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.6).
- •Mills University Studies High School is the larger school with 612 students compared with 409.
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 Daisy Bates Elementary School better than Mills University Studies High School?
On the Success Index (US), Daisy Bates Elementary School ranks higher (28.7 vs 26.6 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 Daisy Bates Elementary School and Mills University Studies High School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Little Rock and Little Rock in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Daisy Bates Elementary School: 409. Mills University Studies High School: 612. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Daisy Bates Elementary School and Mills University Studies High School rank in Arkansas?
Daisy Bates Elementary School is 405th of 511 and Mills University Studies High School is 225th of 276 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).