Huntsville Middle School vs John L Colbert Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arkansas, United States, 43 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Huntsville Middle School
Huntsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
470 students
John L Colbert Middle School
Fayetteville · Public middle · Grades 5–6
466 students
| Measure | Huntsville Middle School Huntsville, Arkansas | John L Colbert Middle School Fayetteville, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #132 of 211 | #167 of 211 |
| National rank | #8382 of 15,369 | #10856 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 470 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.3% | 62.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | – |
| Math proficiency | 45% | – |
| city | Huntsville | Fayetteville |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Huntsville Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.6 vs 35.0).
- •John L Colbert Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.4% vs 68.3%).
- •Huntsville Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 17.9).
- •Huntsville Middle School is the larger school with 470 students compared with 466.
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 Huntsville Middle School better than John L Colbert Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Huntsville Middle School ranks higher (46.6 vs 35.0 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 Huntsville Middle School and John L Colbert Middle School?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Huntsville and Fayetteville in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Huntsville Middle School: 470. John L Colbert Middle School: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Huntsville Middle School and John L Colbert Middle School rank in Arkansas?
Huntsville Middle School is 132nd of 211 and John L Colbert Middle School is 167th of 211 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).