Gary E. Cobb Middle School vs Harmony Grove Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arkansas, United States, 170 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gary E. Cobb Middle School
Texarkana · Public middle · Grades 4–6
303 students
Harmony Grove Middle School
Benton · Public middle · Grades 4–6
298 students
| Measure | Gary E. Cobb Middle School Texarkana, Arkansas | Harmony Grove Middle School Benton, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #33 of 211 | #75 of 211 |
| National rank | #3685 of 15,369 | #5857 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 303 | 298 |
| Enrollment | 303 | 298 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.3% | 35.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 53% |
| city | Texarkana | Benton |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gary E. Cobb Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 58.2).
- •Gary E. Cobb Middle School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 53%).
- •Gary E. Cobb Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 48%).
- •Harmony Grove Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.9% vs 38.3%).
- •Harmony Grove Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 17.8).
- •Gary E. Cobb Middle School is the larger school with 303 students compared with 298.
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 Gary E. Cobb Middle School better than Harmony Grove Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gary E. Cobb Middle School ranks higher (68.4 vs 58.2 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 Gary E. Cobb Middle School and Harmony Grove Middle School?
About 170 km in a straight line, between Texarkana and Benton in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gary E. Cobb Middle School: 303. Harmony Grove Middle School: 298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gary E. Cobb Middle School and Harmony Grove Middle School rank in Arkansas?
Gary E. Cobb Middle School is 33rd of 211 and Harmony Grove Middle School is 75th of 211 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).