Hot Springs Junior Academy vs Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 1.4 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
Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
Hot Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
647 students
| Measure | Hot Springs Junior Academy Hot Springs, Arkansas | Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School Hot Springs, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #194 of 211 | #426 of 511 |
| National rank | #12856 of 15,369 | #41593 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 803 | 647 |
| Enrollment | 803 | 647 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.9% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 42% |
| city | Hot Springs | Hot Springs |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (25.0 vs 25.2).
- •Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 33%).
- •Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.8% vs 99.9%).
- •Hot Springs Junior Academy does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.2).
- •Hot Springs Junior Academy is the larger school with 803 students compared with 647.
- •Hot Springs Junior Academy is a charter school while Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet 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 Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hot Springs Junior Academy and Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Hot Springs and Hot Springs in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hot Springs Junior Academy: 803. Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School: 647. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hot Springs Junior Academy and Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School rank in Arkansas?
Hot Springs Junior Academy is 194th of 211 and Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School is 426th of 511 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).