Lakeside Middle School vs Pinkston Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arkansas, United States, 213 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeside Middle School
Hot Springs · Public middle · Grades 5–6
546 students
Pinkston Middle School
Mountain Home · Public middle · Grades 6–7
546 students
| Measure | Lakeside Middle School Hot Springs, Arkansas | Pinkston Middle School Mountain Home, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #47 of 211 | #41 of 211 |
| National rank | #4494 of 15,369 | #4307 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 546 | 546 |
| Enrollment | 546 | 546 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.7% | 39.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 64% |
| city | Hot Springs | Mountain Home |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (64.5 vs 65.4).
- •Lakeside Middle School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 64%).
- •Lakeside Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Pinkston Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.6% vs 44.7%).
- •Pinkston Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.5).
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 Middle School better than Pinkston Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lakeside Middle School and Pinkston Middle School?
About 213 km in a straight line, between Hot Springs and Mountain Home in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeside Middle School: 546. Pinkston Middle School: 546. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeside Middle School and Pinkston Middle School rank in Arkansas?
Lakeside Middle School is 47th of 211 and Pinkston Middle School is 41st of 211 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).