Hot Springs Junior Academy vs Lake Hamilton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arkansas, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hot Springs Junior Academy
Hot Springs · Charter middle · Grades 7–9
803 students
Lake Hamilton Middle School
Pearcy · Public middle · Grades 6–7
633 students
| Measure | Hot Springs Junior Academy Hot Springs, Arkansas | Lake Hamilton Middle School Pearcy, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #194 of 211 | #95 of 211 |
| National rank | #12856 of 15,369 | #6757 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 803 | 633 |
| Enrollment | 803 | 633 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.9% | 66.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 59% |
| city | Hot Springs | Pearcy |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Hamilton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.1 vs 25.0).
- •Lake Hamilton Middle School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 33%).
- •Lake Hamilton Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 33%).
- •Lake Hamilton Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.5% vs 99.9%).
- •Hot Springs Junior Academy does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.7).
- •Hot Springs Junior Academy is the larger school with 803 students compared with 633.
- •Hot Springs Junior Academy is a charter school while Lake Hamilton Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Hot Springs Junior Academy better than Lake Hamilton Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Hamilton Middle School ranks higher (54.1 vs 25.0 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 Hot Springs Junior Academy and Lake Hamilton Middle School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Hot Springs and Pearcy in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hot Springs Junior Academy: 803. Lake Hamilton Middle School: 633. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hot Springs Junior Academy and Lake Hamilton Middle School rank in Arkansas?
Hot Springs Junior Academy is 194th of 211 and Lake Hamilton Middle School is 95th of 211 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).