Forest Heights STEM Academy vs Pulaski Heights Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Heights STEM Academy
Little Rock · Public elementary · Grades K–8
777 students
Pulaski Heights Middle School
Little Rock · Public middle · Grades 6–8
585 students
| Measure | Forest Heights STEM Academy Little Rock, Arkansas | Pulaski Heights Middle School Little Rock, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #70 of 511 | #112 of 211 |
| National rank | #14634 of 50,301 | #7633 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 777 | 585 |
| Enrollment | 777 | 585 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.2% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 48% |
| city | Little Rock | Little Rock |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Heights STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 50.1).
- •Forest Heights STEM Academy does better on math proficiency (66% vs 48%).
- •Forest Heights STEM Academy does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 45%).
- •Forest Heights STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.2% vs 59%).
- •Pulaski Heights Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.5).
- •Forest Heights STEM Academy is the larger school with 777 students compared with 585.
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 Forest Heights STEM Academy better than Pulaski Heights Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Heights STEM Academy ranks higher (65.2 vs 50.1 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 Forest Heights STEM Academy and Pulaski Heights Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Little Rock and Little Rock in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Heights STEM Academy: 777. Pulaski Heights Middle School: 585. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Heights STEM Academy and Pulaski Heights Middle School rank in Arkansas?
Forest Heights STEM Academy is 70th of 511 and Pulaski Heights Middle School is 112th of 211 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).