Hackler Intermediate School vs Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hackler Intermediate School
Mountain Home · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
837 students
Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary
Mountain Home · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
559 students
| Measure | Hackler Intermediate School Mountain Home, Arkansas | Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary Mountain Home, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #152 of 511 | #216 of 511 |
| National rank | #22015 of 50,301 | #26178 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 1–2 |
| Students | 837 | 559 |
| Enrollment | 837 | 559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.4% | 48.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | – |
| Math proficiency | 61% | – |
| city | Mountain Home | Mountain Home |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hackler Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.5 vs 48.5).
- •Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.5% vs 50.4%).
- •Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 18.6).
- •Hackler Intermediate School is the larger school with 837 students compared with 559.
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 Hackler Intermediate School better than Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hackler Intermediate School ranks higher (54.5 vs 48.5 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 Hackler Intermediate School and Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Mountain Home and Mountain Home in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hackler Intermediate School: 837. Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary: 559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hackler Intermediate School and Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary rank in Arkansas?
Hackler Intermediate School is 152nd of 511 and Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary is 216th of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).