Gary E. Cobb Middle School vs Mayflower Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arkansas, United States, 220 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
Mayflower Middle School
Mayflower · Public middle · Grades 5–8
304 students
| Measure | Gary E. Cobb Middle School Texarkana, Arkansas | Mayflower Middle School Mayflower, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #33 of 211 | #129 of 211 |
| National rank | #3685 of 15,369 | #8309 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 303 | 304 |
| Enrollment | 303 | 304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.3% | 63.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 44% |
| city | Texarkana | Mayflower |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gary E. Cobb Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 46.9).
- •Gary E. Cobb Middle School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 44%).
- •Gary E. Cobb Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 47%).
- •Gary E. Cobb Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.3% vs 63.8%).
- •Mayflower Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.8).
- •Mayflower Middle School is the larger school with 304 students compared with 303.
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 Mayflower Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gary E. Cobb Middle School ranks higher (68.4 vs 46.9 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 Mayflower Middle School?
About 220 km in a straight line, between Texarkana and Mayflower in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gary E. Cobb Middle School: 303. Mayflower Middle School: 304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gary E. Cobb Middle School and Mayflower Middle School rank in Arkansas?
Gary E. Cobb Middle School is 33rd of 211 and Mayflower Middle School is 129th of 211 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).