Jacksonville Elementary School vs Jacksonville Lighthouse High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jacksonville Elementary School
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
733 students
Jacksonville Lighthouse High School
Jacksonville · Charter high · Grades 9–12
60 students
| Measure | Jacksonville Elementary School Jacksonville, Arkansas | Jacksonville Lighthouse High School Jacksonville, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #277 of 511 | #244 of 276 |
| National rank | #29672 of 50,301 | #14762 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 733 | 60 |
| Enrollment | 733 | 60 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.3% | 75% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 26% |
| Math proficiency | – | 18% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jacksonville Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.4 vs 23.0).
- •Jacksonville Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.3% vs 75%).
- •Jacksonville Lighthouse High School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 17.9).
- •Jacksonville Elementary School is the larger school with 733 students compared with 60.
- •Jacksonville Elementary School is a public school while Jacksonville Lighthouse High School is a charter 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 Jacksonville Elementary School better than Jacksonville Lighthouse High School?
On the Success Index (US), Jacksonville Elementary School ranks higher (43.4 vs 23.0 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 Jacksonville Elementary School and Jacksonville Lighthouse High School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jacksonville Elementary School: 733. Jacksonville Lighthouse High School: 60. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jacksonville Elementary School and Jacksonville Lighthouse High School rank in Arkansas?
Jacksonville Elementary School is 277th of 511 and Jacksonville Lighthouse High School is 244th of 276 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).