George Junior High School vs J. O. Kelly Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Junior High School
Springdale · Public other · Grades 8–9
723 students
J. O. Kelly Middle School
Springdale · Public middle · Grades 6–7
663 students
| Measure | George Junior High School Springdale, Arkansas | J. O. Kelly Middle School Springdale, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #176 of 211 |
| National rank | – | #11397 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 8–9 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 723 | 663 |
| Enrollment | 723 | 663 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.5% | 94.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 41% |
| city | Springdale | Springdale |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J. O. Kelly Middle School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 27%).
- •J. O. Kelly Middle School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •George Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.5% vs 94.1%).
- •J. O. Kelly Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 13.9).
- •George Junior High School is the larger school with 723 students compared with 663.
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 George Junior High School better than J. O. Kelly 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 George Junior High School and J. O. Kelly Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Springdale and Springdale in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Junior High School: 723. J. O. Kelly Middle School: 663. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Junior High School and J. O. Kelly Middle School rank in Arkansas?
George Junior High School is unranked and J. O. Kelly Middle School is 176th of 211 among other schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).