Hot Springs Junior Academy vs Oaklawn STEM Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 932 m 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
Oaklawn STEM Magnet School
Hot Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
452 students
| Measure | Hot Springs Junior Academy Hot Springs, Arkansas | Oaklawn STEM Magnet School Hot Springs, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #194 of 211 | #354 of 511 |
| National rank | #12856 of 15,369 | #35294 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 803 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 803 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.9% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 52% |
| city | Hot Springs | Hot Springs |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oaklawn STEM Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.0 vs 25.0).
- •Oaklawn STEM Magnet School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 33%).
- •Oaklawn STEM Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 33%).
- •Hot Springs Junior Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.9% vs 100%).
- •Hot Springs Junior Academy does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.4).
- •Hot Springs Junior Academy is the larger school with 803 students compared with 452.
- •Hot Springs Junior Academy is a charter school while Oaklawn STEM 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 Oaklawn STEM Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Oaklawn STEM Magnet School ranks higher (35.0 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 Oaklawn STEM Magnet School?
About 932 m in a straight line, between Hot Springs and Hot Springs in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hot Springs Junior Academy: 803. Oaklawn STEM Magnet School: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hot Springs Junior Academy and Oaklawn STEM Magnet School rank in Arkansas?
Hot Springs Junior Academy is 194th of 211 and Oaklawn STEM Magnet School is 354th of 511 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).