Holly Harshman Elementary School vs Mena High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 328 m 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
Mena High School
Mena · Public high · Grades 9–12
503 students
| Measure | Holly Harshman Elementary School Mena, Arkansas | Mena High School Mena, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #230 of 511 | #105 of 276 |
| National rank | #26743 of 50,301 | #9034 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 438 | 503 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 503 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.5% | 58.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 6.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 39% |
| city | Mena | Mena |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (47.6 vs 47.6).
- •Holly Harshman Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 39%).
- •Holly Harshman Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 39%).
- •Mena High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.6% vs 65.5%).
- •Mena High School does better on students per teacher (6.7 vs 19.9).
- •Mena High School is the larger school with 503 students compared with 438.
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 Mena 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 Holly Harshman Elementary School and Mena High School?
About 328 m in a straight line, between Mena and Mena in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holly Harshman Elementary School: 438. Mena High School: 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holly Harshman Elementary School and Mena High School rank in Arkansas?
Holly Harshman Elementary School is 230th of 511 and Mena High School is 105th of 276 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).