J. O. Kelly Middle School vs Jones Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J. O. Kelly Middle School
Springdale · Public middle · Grades 6–7
663 students
Jones Elementary School
Springdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
464 students
| Measure | J. O. Kelly Middle School Springdale, Arkansas | Jones Elementary School Springdale, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #176 of 211 | #428 of 511 |
| National rank | #11397 of 15,369 | #41647 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–7 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 663 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 663 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.1% | 95% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 49% |
| city | Springdale | Springdale |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J. O. Kelly Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.5 vs 25.1).
- •Jones Elementary School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 41%).
- •J. O. Kelly Middle School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •J. O. Kelly Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.1% vs 95%).
- •J. O. Kelly Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.2).
- •J. O. Kelly Middle School is the larger school with 663 students compared with 464.
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 J. O. Kelly Middle School better than Jones Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), J. O. Kelly Middle School ranks higher (32.5 vs 25.1 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 J. O. Kelly Middle School and Jones Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Springdale and Springdale in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J. O. Kelly Middle School: 663. Jones Elementary School: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J. O. Kelly Middle School and Jones Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
J. O. Kelly Middle School is 176th of 211 and Jones Elementary School is 428th of 511 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).