Holt Middle School vs John L Colbert Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arkansas, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holt Middle School
Fayetteville · Public middle · Grades 5–6
463 students
John L Colbert Middle School
Fayetteville · Public middle · Grades 5–6
466 students
| Measure | Holt Middle School Fayetteville, Arkansas | John L Colbert Middle School Fayetteville, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #85 of 211 | #167 of 211 |
| National rank | #6386 of 15,369 | #10856 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 463 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 463 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.6% | 62.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | – |
| Math proficiency | 59% | – |
| city | Fayetteville | Fayetteville |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holt Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.8 vs 35.0).
- •Holt Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.6% vs 62.4%).
- •Holt Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 17.9).
- •John L Colbert Middle School is the larger school with 466 students compared with 463.
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 Holt Middle School better than John L Colbert Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Holt Middle School ranks higher (55.8 vs 35.0 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 Holt Middle School and John L Colbert Middle School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Fayetteville and Fayetteville in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holt Middle School: 463. John L Colbert Middle School: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holt Middle School and John L Colbert Middle School rank in Arkansas?
Holt Middle School is 85th of 211 and John L Colbert Middle School is 167th of 211 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).