Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary vs Murrell Taylor Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 2.5 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
Murrell Taylor Elementary School
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
428 students
| Measure | Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary Jacksonville, Arkansas | Murrell Taylor Elementary School Jacksonville, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #418 of 511 | #443 of 511 |
| National rank | #40523 of 50,301 | #43666 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 210 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 210 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.3% | 62.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 20% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.8 vs 21.9).
- •Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 20%).
- •Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 16%).
- •Murrell Taylor Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.9% vs 84.3%).
- •Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.3).
- •Murrell Taylor Elementary School is the larger school with 428 students compared with 210.
- •Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary is a charter school while Murrell Taylor Elementary 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 Murrell Taylor Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary ranks higher (26.8 vs 21.9 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 Murrell Taylor Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary: 210. Murrell Taylor Elementary School: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary and Murrell Taylor Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Jacksonville Lighthouse Elementary is 418th of 511 and Murrell Taylor Elementary School is 443rd of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).