Fountain Lake Middle School vs Heber Springs Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arkansas, United States, 134 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fountain Lake Middle School
Hot Springs · Public middle · Grades 5–8
389 students
Heber Springs Middle School
Heber Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
391 students
| Measure | Fountain Lake Middle School Hot Springs, Arkansas | Heber Springs Middle School Heber Springs, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #48 of 211 | #25 of 211 |
| National rank | #4531 of 15,369 | #3215 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 389 | 391 |
| Enrollment | 389 | 391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.8% | 49.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 68% |
| city | Hot Springs | Heber Springs |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heber Springs Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 64.3).
- •Heber Springs Middle School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 59%).
- •Heber Springs Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 50%).
- •Heber Springs Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.4% vs 54.8%).
- •Fountain Lake Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 15.0).
- •Heber Springs Middle School is the larger school with 391 students compared with 389.
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 Middle School better than Heber Springs Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Heber Springs Middle School ranks higher (70.6 vs 64.3 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 Fountain Lake Middle School and Heber Springs Middle School?
About 134 km in a straight line, between Hot Springs and Heber Springs in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fountain Lake Middle School: 389. Heber Springs Middle School: 391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fountain Lake Middle School and Heber Springs Middle School rank in Arkansas?
Fountain Lake Middle School is 48th of 211 and Heber Springs Middle School is 25th of 211 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).