Decatur Middle School vs Hope Academy of Nwa Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 9.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Decatur Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 5–8
162 students
Hope Academy of Nwa Elementary
Bentonville · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
25 students
| Measure | Decatur Middle School Decatur, Arkansas | Hope Academy of Nwa Elementary Bentonville, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #198 of 211 | – |
| National rank | #13303 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 162 | 25 |
| Enrollment | 162 | 25 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 6.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Decatur | Bentonville |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hope Academy of Nwa Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 22.6).
- •Hope Academy of Nwa Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12% vs 100%).
- •Hope Academy of Nwa Elementary does better on students per teacher (6.3 vs 12.5).
- •Decatur Middle School is the larger school with 162 students compared with 25.
- •Decatur Middle School is a public school while Hope Academy of Nwa Elementary 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 Decatur Middle School better than Hope Academy of Nwa Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hope Academy of Nwa Elementary ranks higher (81.3 vs 22.6 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 Decatur Middle School and Hope Academy of Nwa Elementary?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Bentonville in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Decatur Middle School: 162. Hope Academy of Nwa Elementary: 25. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Decatur Middle School and Hope Academy of Nwa Elementary rank in Arkansas?
Decatur Middle School is 198th of 211 and Hope Academy of Nwa Elementary is unranked among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).