Fountain Lake Middle School vs Mena Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arkansas, United States, 113 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
Mena Middle School
Mena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
393 students
| Measure | Fountain Lake Middle School Hot Springs, Arkansas | Mena Middle School Mena, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #48 of 211 | #91 of 211 |
| National rank | #4531 of 15,369 | #6604 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 389 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 389 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.8% | 63.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 52% |
| city | Hot Springs | Mena |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fountain Lake Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.3 vs 54.8).
- •Fountain Lake Middle School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 52%).
- •Mena Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Fountain Lake Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.8% vs 63.1%).
- •Fountain Lake Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.6).
- •Mena Middle School is the larger school with 393 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 Mena Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Fountain Lake Middle School ranks higher (64.3 vs 54.8 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 Mena Middle School?
About 113 km in a straight line, between Hot Springs and Mena in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fountain Lake Middle School: 389. Mena Middle School: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fountain Lake Middle School and Mena Middle School rank in Arkansas?
Fountain Lake Middle School is 48th of 211 and Mena Middle School is 91st of 211 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).