Helen Tyson Middle School vs John Tyson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helen Tyson Middle School
Springdale · Public middle · Grades 6–7
676 students
John Tyson Elementary School
Springdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
571 students
| Measure | Helen Tyson Middle School Springdale, Arkansas | John Tyson Elementary School Springdale, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #113 of 211 | #200 of 511 |
| National rank | #7645 of 15,369 | #25040 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–7 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 676 | 571 |
| Enrollment | 676 | 571 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.6% | 71.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 65% |
| city | Springdale | Springdale |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (50.0 vs 50.2).
- •John Tyson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 60%).
- •John Tyson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 43%).
- •John Tyson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.8% vs 83.6%).
- •Helen Tyson Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 19.0).
- •Helen Tyson Middle School is the larger school with 676 students compared with 571.
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 Helen Tyson Middle School better than John Tyson Elementary 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 Helen Tyson Middle School and John Tyson Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Springdale and Springdale in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helen Tyson Middle School: 676. John Tyson Elementary School: 571. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helen Tyson Middle School and John Tyson Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Helen Tyson Middle School is 113th of 211 and John Tyson Elementary School is 200th of 511 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).