Harp Elementary School vs J. O. Kelly Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harp Elementary School
Springdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
559 students
J. O. Kelly Middle School
Springdale · Public middle · Grades 6–7
663 students
| Measure | Harp Elementary School Springdale, Arkansas | J. O. Kelly Middle School Springdale, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #235 of 511 | #176 of 211 |
| National rank | #26959 of 50,301 | #11397 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 559 | 663 |
| Enrollment | 559 | 663 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.5% | 94.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 41% |
| city | Springdale | Springdale |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harp Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.3 vs 32.5).
- •Harp Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 41%).
- •Harp Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Harp Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.5% vs 94.1%).
- •J. O. Kelly Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 18.0).
- •J. O. Kelly Middle School is the larger school with 663 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 Harp Elementary School better than J. O. Kelly Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Harp Elementary School ranks higher (47.3 vs 32.5 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 Harp Elementary School and J. O. Kelly Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Springdale and Springdale in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harp Elementary School: 559. J. O. Kelly Middle School: 663. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harp Elementary School and J. O. Kelly Middle School rank in Arkansas?
Harp Elementary School is 235th of 511 and J. O. Kelly Middle School is 176th of 211 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).