McNair Middle School vs Root Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McNair Middle School
Fayetteville · Public middle · Grades 5–6
670 students
Root Elementary School
Fayetteville · Public elementary · Grades K–4
445 students
| Measure | McNair Middle School Fayetteville, Arkansas | Root Elementary School Fayetteville, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #4 of 211 | #6 of 511 |
| National rank | #1311 of 15,369 | #4792 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 670 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 670 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.5% | 14.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 82% |
| city | Fayetteville | Fayetteville |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (81.1 vs 80.4).
- •Root Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 79%).
- •McNair Middle School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Root Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.8% vs 21.5%).
- •Root Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 19.1).
- •McNair Middle School is the larger school with 670 students compared with 445.
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 McNair Middle School better than Root Elementary 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 McNair Middle School and Root Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Fayetteville and Fayetteville in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McNair Middle School: 670. Root Elementary School: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McNair Middle School and Root Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
McNair Middle School is 4th of 211 and Root Elementary School is 6th of 511 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).