Hot Springs Junior Academy vs Lakeside Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arkansas, United States, 6.2 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
Lakeside Junior High School
Hot Springs · Public middle · Grades 7–8
581 students
| Measure | Hot Springs Junior Academy Hot Springs, Arkansas | Lakeside Junior High School Hot Springs, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #194 of 211 | #99 of 211 |
| National rank | #12856 of 15,369 | #6877 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 803 | 581 |
| Enrollment | 803 | 581 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.9% | 47.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | – |
| Math proficiency | 33% | – |
| city | Hot Springs | Hot Springs |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeside Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.6 vs 25.0).
- •Lakeside Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.3% vs 99.9%).
- •Hot Springs Junior Academy does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.7).
- •Hot Springs Junior Academy is the larger school with 803 students compared with 581.
- •Hot Springs Junior Academy is a charter school while Lakeside Junior High 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 Lakeside Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeside Junior High School ranks higher (53.6 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 Lakeside Junior High School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Hot Springs and Hot Springs in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hot Springs Junior Academy: 803. Lakeside Junior High School: 581. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hot Springs Junior Academy and Lakeside Junior High School rank in Arkansas?
Hot Springs Junior Academy is 194th of 211 and Lakeside Junior High School is 99th of 211 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).