Elkins Middle School vs Heber Springs Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arkansas, United States, 187 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elkins Middle School
Elkins · Public middle · Grades 6–8
394 students
Heber Springs Middle School
Heber Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
391 students
| Measure | Elkins Middle School Elkins, Arkansas | Heber Springs Middle School Heber Springs, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #105 of 211 | #25 of 211 |
| National rank | #7359 of 15,369 | #3215 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 394 | 391 |
| Enrollment | 394 | 391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.2% | 49.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 68% |
| city | Elkins | Heber Springs |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heber Springs Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 51.3).
- •Heber Springs Middle School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 49%).
- •Heber Springs Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 43%).
- •Elkins Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.2% vs 49.4%).
- •Heber Springs Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.8).
- •Elkins Middle School is the larger school with 394 students compared with 391.
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 Elkins Middle School better than Heber Springs Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Heber Springs Middle School ranks higher (70.6 vs 51.3 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 Elkins Middle School and Heber Springs Middle School?
About 187 km in a straight line, between Elkins and Heber Springs in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elkins Middle School: 394. Heber Springs Middle School: 391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elkins Middle School and Heber Springs Middle School rank in Arkansas?
Elkins Middle School is 105th of 211 and Heber Springs Middle School is 25th of 211 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).