Mountain Home Career Academies vs Pinkston Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 1.8 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
Pinkston Middle School
Mountain Home · Public middle · Grades 6–7
546 students
| Measure | Mountain Home Career Academies Mountain Home, Arkansas | Pinkston Middle School Mountain Home, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #46 of 276 | #41 of 211 |
| National rank | #6613 of 16,910 | #4307 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 8–12 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 1,523 | 546 |
| Enrollment | 1,523 | 546 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.2% | 39.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 64% |
| city | Mountain Home | Mountain Home |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pinkston Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.4 vs 56.8).
- •Pinkston Middle School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 36%).
- •Mountain Home Career Academies does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 48%).
- •Mountain Home Career Academies does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 39.6%).
- •Mountain Home Career Academies does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.4).
- •Mountain Home Career Academies is the larger school with 1,523 students compared with 546.
- •Mountain Home Career Academies is a charter school while Pinkston Middle School 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 Pinkston Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Pinkston Middle School ranks higher (65.4 vs 56.8 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 Pinkston Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Mountain Home and Mountain Home in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain Home Career Academies: 1,523. Pinkston Middle School: 546. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain Home Career Academies and Pinkston Middle School rank in Arkansas?
Mountain Home Career Academies is 46th of 276 and Pinkston Middle School is 41st of 211 among high schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).