Fouke Elementary School vs Paulette Smith Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 200 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fouke Elementary School
Fouke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
514 students
Paulette Smith Middle School
Fouke · Public middle · Grades 6–8
244 students
| Measure | Fouke Elementary School Fouke, Arkansas | Paulette Smith Middle School Fouke, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #258 of 511 | #117 of 211 |
| National rank | #28310 of 50,301 | #7708 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 514 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 514 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.1% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 41% |
| city | Fouke | Fouke |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paulette Smith Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 45.4).
- •Fouke Elementary School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 41%).
- •Paulette Smith Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Paulette Smith Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66% vs 68.1%).
- •Paulette Smith Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 16.1).
- •Fouke Elementary School is the larger school with 514 students compared with 244.
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 Fouke Elementary School better than Paulette Smith Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Paulette Smith Middle School ranks higher (49.7 vs 45.4 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 Fouke Elementary School and Paulette Smith Middle School?
About 200 m in a straight line, between Fouke and Fouke in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fouke Elementary School: 514. Paulette Smith Middle School: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fouke Elementary School and Paulette Smith Middle School rank in Arkansas?
Fouke Elementary School is 258th of 511 and Paulette Smith Middle School is 117th of 211 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).