Jacksonville High School vs Jacksonville Lighthouse High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high 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 High School
Jacksonville · Charter high · Grades 9–12
60 students
| Measure | Jacksonville High School Jacksonville, Arkansas | Jacksonville Lighthouse High School Jacksonville, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #237 of 276 | #244 of 276 |
| National rank | #14515 of 16,910 | #14762 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,208 | 60 |
| Enrollment | 1,208 | 60 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 75% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 18% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jacksonville High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.3 vs 23.0).
- •Jacksonville Lighthouse High School does better on math proficiency (18% vs 13%).
- •Jacksonville Lighthouse High School does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 23%).
- •Jacksonville High School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.0).
- •Jacksonville High School is the larger school with 1,208 students compared with 60.
- •Jacksonville High 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 High School better than Jacksonville Lighthouse High School?
On the Success Index (US), Jacksonville High School ranks higher (24.3 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 High School and Jacksonville Lighthouse High School?
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 High School: 60. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jacksonville High School and Jacksonville Lighthouse High School rank in Arkansas?
Jacksonville High School is 237th of 276 and Jacksonville Lighthouse High School is 244th of 276 among high schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).