Mountain Home Career Academies vs Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain Home Career Academies
Mountain Home · Charter high · Grades 8–12
1,523 students
Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary
Mountain Home · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
559 students
| Measure | Mountain Home Career Academies Mountain Home, Arkansas | Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary Mountain Home, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #46 of 276 | #216 of 511 |
| National rank | #6613 of 16,910 | #26178 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 1–2 |
| Students | 1,523 | 559 |
| Enrollment | 1,523 | 559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.2% | 48.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | – |
| Math proficiency | 36% | – |
| city | Mountain Home | Mountain Home |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Home Career Academies scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.8 vs 48.5).
- •Mountain Home Career Academies does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 48.5%).
- •Mountain Home Career Academies does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 17.5).
- •Mountain Home Career Academies is the larger school with 1,523 students compared with 559.
- •Mountain Home Career Academies is a charter school while Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Mountain Home Career Academies better than Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Home Career Academies ranks higher (56.8 vs 48.5 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 Mountain Home Career Academies and Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Mountain Home and Mountain Home in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain Home Career Academies: 1,523. Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary: 559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain Home Career Academies and Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary rank in Arkansas?
Mountain Home Career Academies is 46th of 276 and Nelson Wilks Herron Elementary is 216th of 511 among high schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).