Fountain Lake Middle School vs Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 9.1 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
Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School
Hot Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
504 students
| Measure | Fountain Lake Middle School Hot Springs, Arkansas | Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School Hot Springs, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #48 of 211 | #470 of 511 |
| National rank | #4531 of 15,369 | #46176 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 389 | 504 |
| Enrollment | 389 | 504 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.8% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 42% |
| 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 17.8).
- •Fountain Lake Middle School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 42%).
- •Fountain Lake Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 22%).
- •Fountain Lake Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.8% vs 100%).
- •Fountain Lake Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 18.7).
- •Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School is the larger school with 504 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 Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Fountain Lake Middle School ranks higher (64.3 vs 17.8 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 Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Hot Springs and Hot Springs in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fountain Lake Middle School: 389. Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School: 504. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fountain Lake Middle School and Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School rank in Arkansas?
Fountain Lake Middle School is 48th of 211 and Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School is 470th of 511 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).