Holly Harshman Elementary School vs Louise Durham Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holly Harshman Elementary School
Mena · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
438 students
Louise Durham Elementary School
Mena · Public elementary · Grades K–2
357 students
| Measure | Holly Harshman Elementary School Mena, Arkansas | Louise Durham Elementary School Mena, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #230 of 511 | #297 of 511 |
| National rank | #26743 of 50,301 | #31215 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 438 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.5% | 68.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | – |
| Math proficiency | 58% | – |
| city | Mena | Mena |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holly Harshman Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.6 vs 41.1).
- •Holly Harshman Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.5% vs 68.1%).
- •Louise Durham Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 19.9).
- •Holly Harshman Elementary School is the larger school with 438 students compared with 357.
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 Holly Harshman Elementary School better than Louise Durham Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Holly Harshman Elementary School ranks higher (47.6 vs 41.1 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 Holly Harshman Elementary School and Louise Durham Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Mena and Mena in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holly Harshman Elementary School: 438. Louise Durham Elementary School: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holly Harshman Elementary School and Louise Durham Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Holly Harshman Elementary School is 230th of 511 and Louise Durham Elementary School is 297th of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).