Lakeside High School vs Sylvan Hills High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arkansas, United States, 81 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeside High School
Hot Springs · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,107 students
Sylvan Hills High School
Sherwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,120 students
| Measure | Lakeside High School Hot Springs, Arkansas | Sylvan Hills High School Sherwood, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #29 of 276 | #163 of 276 |
| National rank | #4958 of 16,910 | #11654 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,107 | 1,120 |
| Enrollment | 1,107 | 1,120 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.9% | 50.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 23% |
| city | Hot Springs | Sherwood |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeside High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 37.3).
- •Lakeside High School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 23%).
- •Lakeside High School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 39%).
- •Lakeside High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.9% vs 50.7%).
- •Lakeside High School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.9).
- •Sylvan Hills High School is the larger school with 1,120 students compared with 1,107.
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 Lakeside High School better than Sylvan Hills High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeside High School ranks higher (63.3 vs 37.3 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 Lakeside High School and Sylvan Hills High School?
About 81 km in a straight line, between Hot Springs and Sherwood in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeside High School: 1,107. Sylvan Hills High School: 1,120. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeside High School and Sylvan Hills High School rank in Arkansas?
Lakeside High School is 29th of 276 and Sylvan Hills High School is 163rd of 276 among high schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).