Fountain Lake Middle School vs Lakeside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arkansas, United States, 11 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
Lakeside Middle School
Hot Springs · Public middle · Grades 5–6
546 students
| Measure | Fountain Lake Middle School Hot Springs, Arkansas | Lakeside Middle School Hot Springs, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #48 of 211 | #47 of 211 |
| National rank | #4531 of 15,369 | #4494 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 389 | 546 |
| Enrollment | 389 | 546 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.8% | 44.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 69% |
| city | Hot Springs | Hot Springs |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (64.3 vs 64.5).
- •Lakeside Middle School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 59%).
- •Lakeside Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Lakeside Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.7% vs 54.8%).
- •Fountain Lake Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 16.5).
- •Lakeside Middle School is the larger school with 546 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 Lakeside Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fountain Lake Middle School and Lakeside Middle School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Hot Springs and Hot Springs in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fountain Lake Middle School: 389. Lakeside Middle School: 546. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fountain Lake Middle School and Lakeside Middle School rank in Arkansas?
Fountain Lake Middle School is 48th of 211 and Lakeside Middle School is 47th of 211 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).