Guy Berry College and Career Academy vs Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Guy Berry College and Career Academy
Mountain Home · Charter high · Grades 6–12
52 students
Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary
Mountain Home · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
559 students
| Measure | Guy Berry College and Career Academy Mountain Home, Arkansas | Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary Mountain Home, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #216 of 511 |
| National rank | – | #26178 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 1–2 |
| Students | 52 | 559 |
| Enrollment | 52 | 559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.5% | 48.5% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Mountain Home | Mountain Home |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.5 vs 44.9).
- •Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.5% vs 61.5%).
- •Guy Berry College and Career Academy does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 17.5).
- •Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary is the larger school with 559 students compared with 52.
- •Guy Berry College and Career Academy is a charter school while Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Guy Berry College and Career Academy better than Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary ranks higher (48.5 vs 44.9 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 Guy Berry College and Career Academy and Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Mountain Home and Mountain Home in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Guy Berry College and Career Academy: 52. Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary: 559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Guy Berry College and Career Academy and Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary rank in Arkansas?
Guy Berry College and Career Academy is unranked and Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary is 216th of 511 among high schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).