Don Tyson School of Innovation vs J. O. Kelly Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Don Tyson School of Innovation
Springdale · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,976 students
J. O. Kelly Middle School
Springdale · Public middle · Grades 6–7
663 students
| Measure | Don Tyson School of Innovation Springdale, Arkansas | J. O. Kelly Middle School Springdale, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #176 of 211 |
| National rank | – | #11397 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 1,976 | 663 |
| Enrollment | 1,976 | 663 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.2% | 94.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 41% |
| city | Springdale | Springdale |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Don Tyson School of Innovation does better on math proficiency (54% vs 41%).
- •Don Tyson School of Innovation does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 32%).
- •Don Tyson School of Innovation does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.2% vs 94.1%).
- •Don Tyson School of Innovation does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.5).
- •Don Tyson School of Innovation is the larger school with 1,976 students compared with 663.
- •Don Tyson School of Innovation is a charter school while J. O. Kelly Middle School is a public 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 Don Tyson School of Innovation better than J. O. Kelly Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Don Tyson School of Innovation and J. O. Kelly Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Springdale and Springdale in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Don Tyson School of Innovation: 1,976. J. O. Kelly Middle School: 663. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Don Tyson School of Innovation and J. O. Kelly Middle School rank in Arkansas?
Don Tyson School of Innovation is unranked and J. O. Kelly Middle School is 176th of 211 among other schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).