Jacksonville High School vs Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jacksonville High School
Jacksonville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,208 students
Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary
Jacksonville · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
210 students
| Measure | Jacksonville High School Jacksonville, Arkansas | Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Jacksonville, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #237 of 276 | #418 of 511 |
| National rank | #14515 of 16,910 | #40523 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 1,208 | 210 |
| Enrollment | 1,208 | 210 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 84.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 34% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.8 vs 24.3).
- •Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 13%).
- •Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 23%).
- •Jacksonville High School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 15.0).
- •Jacksonville High School is the larger school with 1,208 students compared with 210.
- •Jacksonville High School is a public school while Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary 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 High School better than Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary ranks higher (26.8 vs 24.3 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 High School and Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jacksonville High School: 1,208. Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary: 210. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jacksonville High School and Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary rank in Arkansas?
Jacksonville High School is 237th of 276 and Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary is 418th of 511 among high schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).