John L Colbert Middle School vs Owl Creek School
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.
John L Colbert Middle School
Fayetteville · Public middle · Grades 5–6
466 students
Owl Creek School
Fayetteville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
619 students
| Measure | John L Colbert Middle School Fayetteville, Arkansas | Owl Creek School Fayetteville, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #167 of 211 | #286 of 511 |
| National rank | #10856 of 15,369 | #30111 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 466 | 619 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 619 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.4% | 69.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 52% |
| city | Fayetteville | Fayetteville |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Owl Creek School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.8 vs 35.0).
- •John L Colbert Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.4% vs 69.6%).
- •Owl Creek School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.9).
- •Owl Creek School is the larger school with 619 students compared with 466.
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 John L Colbert Middle School better than Owl Creek School?
On the Success Index (US), Owl Creek School ranks higher (42.8 vs 35.0 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 John L Colbert Middle School and Owl Creek School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Fayetteville and Fayetteville in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John L Colbert Middle School: 466. Owl Creek School: 619. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John L Colbert Middle School and Owl Creek School rank in Arkansas?
John L Colbert Middle School is 167th of 211 and Owl Creek School is 286th of 511 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).