Helen Tyson Middle School vs Southwest Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 2.7 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
Southwest Junior High School
Springdale · Public other · Grades 8–9
694 students
| Measure | Helen Tyson Middle School Springdale, Arkansas | Southwest Junior High School Springdale, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #113 of 211 | – |
| National rank | #7645 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–7 | Grades 8–9 |
| Students | 676 | 694 |
| Enrollment | 676 | 694 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.6% | 83.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 46% |
| city | Springdale | Springdale |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Helen Tyson Middle School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 46%).
- •Southwest Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 43%).
- •Southwest Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.3% vs 83.6%).
- •Helen Tyson Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.8).
- •Southwest Junior High School is the larger school with 694 students compared with 676.
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 Southwest Junior High 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 Southwest Junior High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Springdale and Springdale in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helen Tyson Middle School: 676. Southwest Junior High School: 694. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helen Tyson Middle School and Southwest Junior High School rank in Arkansas?
Helen Tyson Middle School is 113th of 211 and Southwest Junior High School is unranked among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).