Dardanelle Middle School vs Russellville High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 7.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dardanelle Middle School
Dardanelle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
500 students
Russellville High School
Russellville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,281 students
| Measure | Dardanelle Middle School Dardanelle, Arkansas | Russellville High School Russellville, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #125 of 211 | #131 of 276 |
| National rank | #8186 of 15,369 | #9890 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 500 | 1,281 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 1,281 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75% | 56.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 30% |
| city | Dardanelle | Russellville |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dardanelle Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.5 vs 44.2).
- •Dardanelle Middle School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 30%).
- •Dardanelle Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •Russellville High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.9% vs 75%).
- •Russellville High School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 14.7).
- •Russellville High School is the larger school with 1,281 students compared with 500.
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 Dardanelle Middle School better than Russellville High School?
On the Success Index (US), Dardanelle Middle School ranks higher (47.5 vs 44.2 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 Dardanelle Middle School and Russellville High School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Dardanelle and Russellville in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dardanelle Middle School: 500. Russellville High School: 1,281. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dardanelle Middle School and Russellville High School rank in Arkansas?
Dardanelle Middle School is 125th of 211 and Russellville High School is 131st of 276 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).