Malvern Elementary School vs Malvern Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Malvern Elementary School
Malvern · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
781 students
Malvern Middle School
Malvern · Public middle · Grades 7–8
264 students
| Measure | Malvern Elementary School Malvern, Arkansas | Malvern Middle School Malvern, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #396 of 511 | #175 of 211 |
| National rank | #38766 of 50,301 | #11376 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 781 | 264 |
| Enrollment | 781 | 264 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.6% | 76.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 29% |
| city | Malvern | Malvern |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Malvern Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.6 vs 29.7).
- •Malvern Elementary School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 29%).
- •Malvern Middle School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 29%).
- •Malvern Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.6% vs 76.9%).
- •Malvern Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 17.0).
- •Malvern Elementary School is the larger school with 781 students compared with 264.
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 Malvern Elementary School better than Malvern Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Malvern Middle School ranks higher (32.6 vs 29.7 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 Malvern Elementary School and Malvern Middle School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Malvern and Malvern in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Malvern Elementary School: 781. Malvern Middle School: 264. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Malvern Elementary School and Malvern Middle School rank in Arkansas?
Malvern Elementary School is 396th of 511 and Malvern Middle School is 175th of 211 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).