Lakeside Junior High School vs Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 6.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeside Junior High School
Hot Springs · Public middle · Grades 7–8
581 students
Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
Hot Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
647 students
| Measure | Lakeside Junior High School Hot Springs, Arkansas | Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School Hot Springs, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #99 of 211 | #426 of 511 |
| National rank | #6877 of 15,369 | #41593 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 581 | 647 |
| Enrollment | 581 | 647 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 33% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | Hot Springs | Hot Springs |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeside Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.6 vs 25.2).
- •Lakeside Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.3% vs 99.8%).
- •Lakeside Junior High School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.2).
- •Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School is the larger school with 647 students compared with 581.
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 Junior High School better than Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeside Junior High School ranks higher (53.6 vs 25.2 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 Junior High School and Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Hot Springs and Hot Springs in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeside Junior High School: 581. Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School: 647. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeside Junior High School and Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School rank in Arkansas?
Lakeside Junior High School is 99th of 211 and Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School is 426th of 511 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).