Hope High School vs Mills University Studies High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arkansas, United States, 167 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hope High School
Hope · Public high · Grades 9–12
611 students
Mills University Studies High School
Little Rock · Public high · Grades 9–12
612 students
| Measure | Hope High School Hope, Arkansas | Mills University Studies High School Little Rock, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #263 of 276 | #225 of 276 |
| National rank | #15370 of 16,910 | #14057 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 611 | 612 |
| Enrollment | 611 | 612 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 6.6 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 12% |
| city | Hope | Little Rock |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mills University Studies High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.6 vs 19.3).
- •Mills University Studies High School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 9%).
- •Hope High School does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 22%).
- •Mills University Studies High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57% vs 100%).
- •Hope High School does better on students per teacher (6.6 vs 12.0).
- •Mills University Studies High School is the larger school with 612 students compared with 611.
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 Hope High School better than Mills University Studies High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mills University Studies High School ranks higher (26.6 vs 19.3 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 Hope High School and Mills University Studies High School?
About 167 km in a straight line, between Hope and Little Rock in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hope High School: 611. Mills University Studies High School: 612. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hope High School and Mills University Studies High School rank in Arkansas?
Hope High School is 263rd of 276 and Mills University Studies High School is 225th of 276 among high schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).