Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary vs Jacksonville Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary
Jacksonville · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
210 students
Jacksonville Middle School
Jacksonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
926 students
| Measure | Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Jacksonville, Arkansas | Jacksonville Middle School Jacksonville, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #418 of 511 | #172 of 211 |
| National rank | #40523 of 50,301 | #11227 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 210 | 926 |
| Enrollment | 210 | 926 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.3% | 46.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 20% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jacksonville Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.3 vs 26.8).
- •Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 20%).
- •Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 24%).
- •Jacksonville Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.4% vs 84.3%).
- •Jacksonville Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.0).
- •Jacksonville Middle School is the larger school with 926 students compared with 210.
- •Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary is a charter school while Jacksonville Middle School is a public 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 Lighthouse Elementary better than Jacksonville Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Jacksonville Middle School ranks higher (33.3 vs 26.8 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 Lighthouse Elementary and Jacksonville Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary: 210. Jacksonville Middle School: 926. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary and Jacksonville Middle School rank in Arkansas?
Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary is 418th of 511 and Jacksonville Middle School is 172nd of 211 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).