Holly Harshman Elementary School vs Mena Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 271 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 Middle School
Mena · Public middle · Grades 6–8
393 students
| Measure | Holly Harshman Elementary School Mena, Arkansas | Mena Middle School Mena, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #230 of 511 | #91 of 211 |
| National rank | #26743 of 50,301 | #6604 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 438 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.5% | 63.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 52% |
| city | Mena | Mena |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mena Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 47.6).
- •Holly Harshman Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 52%).
- •Mena Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Mena Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.1% vs 65.5%).
- •Mena Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 19.9).
- •Holly Harshman Elementary School is the larger school with 438 students compared with 393.
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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mena Middle School ranks higher (54.8 vs 47.6 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 Mena Middle School?
About 271 m in a straight line, between Mena and Mena in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holly Harshman Elementary School: 438. Mena Middle School: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holly Harshman Elementary School and Mena Middle School rank in Arkansas?
Holly Harshman Elementary School is 230th of 511 and Mena Middle School is 91st of 211 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).