Fountain Lake Charter High School vs Fountain Lake Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 40 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fountain Lake Charter High School
Hot Springs · Charter high · Grades 9–12
368 students
Fountain Lake Middle School
Hot Springs · Public middle · Grades 5–8
389 students
| Measure | Fountain Lake Charter High School Hot Springs, Arkansas | Fountain Lake Middle School Hot Springs, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #83 of 276 | #48 of 211 |
| National rank | #8234 of 16,910 | #4531 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 368 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.7% | 54.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 59% |
| city | Hot Springs | Hot Springs |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fountain Lake Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.3 vs 50.6).
- •Fountain Lake Middle School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 33%).
- •Fountain Lake Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 45%).
- •Fountain Lake Charter High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.7% vs 54.8%).
- •Fountain Lake Charter High School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 11.1).
- •Fountain Lake Middle School is the larger school with 389 students compared with 368.
- •Fountain Lake Charter High School is a charter school while Fountain Lake 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 Fountain Lake Charter High School better than Fountain Lake Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Fountain Lake Middle School ranks higher (64.3 vs 50.6 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 Fountain Lake Charter High School and Fountain Lake Middle School?
About 40 m in a straight line, between Hot Springs and Hot Springs in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fountain Lake Charter High School: 368. Fountain Lake Middle School: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fountain Lake Charter High School and Fountain Lake Middle School rank in Arkansas?
Fountain Lake Charter High School is 83rd of 276 and Fountain Lake Middle School is 48th of 211 among high schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).