Hot Springs Junior Academy vs Park Magnet An IB Pyp World Class School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 1.6 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
Park Magnet An IB Pyp World Class School
Hot Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
411 students
| Measure | Hot Springs Junior Academy Hot Springs, Arkansas | Park Magnet An IB Pyp World Class School Hot Springs, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #194 of 211 | #119 of 511 |
| National rank | #12856 of 15,369 | #19883 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 803 | 411 |
| Enrollment | 803 | 411 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.9% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 82% |
| city | Hot Springs | Hot Springs |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Park Magnet An IB Pyp World Class School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 25.0).
- •Park Magnet An IB Pyp World Class School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 33%).
- •Park Magnet An IB Pyp World Class School does better on reading proficiency (72% 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 18.7).
- •Hot Springs Junior Academy is the larger school with 803 students compared with 411.
- •Hot Springs Junior Academy is a charter school while Park Magnet An IB Pyp World Class 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 Park Magnet An IB Pyp World Class School?
On the Success Index (US), Park Magnet An IB Pyp World Class School ranks higher (57.6 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 Park Magnet An IB Pyp World Class School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Hot Springs and Hot Springs in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hot Springs Junior Academy: 803. Park Magnet An IB Pyp World Class School: 411. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hot Springs Junior Academy and Park Magnet An IB Pyp World Class School rank in Arkansas?
Hot Springs Junior Academy is 194th of 211 and Park Magnet An IB Pyp World Class School is 119th of 511 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).