Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy vs Sylvan Hills Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arkansas, United States, 7.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy
Little Rock · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
156 students
Sylvan Hills Middle School
Sherwood · Public middle · Grades 6–7
772 students
| Measure | Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy Little Rock, Arkansas | Sylvan Hills Middle School Sherwood, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #44 of 211 | #143 of 211 |
| National rank | #4392 of 15,369 | #9433 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 156 | 772 |
| Enrollment | 156 | 772 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.9% | 56.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 38% |
| city | Little Rock | Sherwood |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.9 vs 41.8).
- •Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy does better on math proficiency (67% vs 38%).
- •Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 36%).
- •Sylvan Hills Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.7% vs 67.9%).
- •Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 13.5).
- •Sylvan Hills Middle School is the larger school with 772 students compared with 156.
- •Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy is a charter school while Sylvan Hills 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 Flightline Academy better than Sylvan Hills Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy ranks higher (64.9 vs 41.8 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 Flightline Academy and Sylvan Hills Middle School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Little Rock and Sherwood in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy: 156. Sylvan Hills Middle School: 772. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy and Sylvan Hills Middle School rank in Arkansas?
Jacksonville Lighthouse Flightline Academy is 44th of 211 and Sylvan Hills Middle School is 143rd of 211 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).