Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Bentonville vs Ruth Barker Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Bentonville
Rogers · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
787 students
Ruth Barker Middle School
Bentonville · Public middle · Grades 5–6
530 students
| Measure | Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Bentonville Rogers, Arkansas | Ruth Barker Middle School Bentonville, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #8 of 511 | #20 of 211 |
| National rank | #5474 of 50,301 | #2863 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 787 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 787 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7% | 29.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 66% |
| city | Rogers | Bentonville |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Bentonville scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.1 vs 72.4).
- •Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Bentonville does better on math proficiency (78% vs 66%).
- •Ruth Barker Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 66%).
- •Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Bentonville does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7% vs 29.8%).
- •Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Bentonville does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 19.6).
- •Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Bentonville is the larger school with 787 students compared with 530.
- •Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Bentonville is a charter school while Ruth Barker 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 Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Bentonville better than Ruth Barker Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Bentonville ranks higher (79.1 vs 72.4 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 Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Bentonville and Ruth Barker Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Rogers and Bentonville in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Bentonville: 787. Ruth Barker Middle School: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Bentonville and Ruth Barker Middle School rank in Arkansas?
Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas Bentonville is 8th of 511 and Ruth Barker Middle School is 20th of 211 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).