Old High Middle School vs Ruth Barker Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arkansas, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Old High Middle School
Bentonville · Public middle · Grades 5–6
618 students
Ruth Barker Middle School
Bentonville · Public middle · Grades 5–6
530 students
| Measure | Old High Middle School Bentonville, Arkansas | Ruth Barker Middle School Bentonville, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #22 of 211 | #20 of 211 |
| National rank | #2899 of 15,369 | #2863 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 618 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 618 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.2% | 29.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 66% |
| city | Bentonville | Bentonville |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (72.2 vs 72.4).
- •Ruth Barker Middle School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 60%).
- •Ruth Barker Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 65%).
- •Old High Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.2% vs 29.8%).
- •Ruth Barker Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 19.9).
- •Old High Middle School is the larger school with 618 students compared with 530.
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 Old High Middle School better than Ruth Barker 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 Old High Middle School and Ruth Barker Middle School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Bentonville and Bentonville in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Old High Middle School: 618. Ruth Barker Middle School: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Old High Middle School and Ruth Barker Middle School rank in Arkansas?
Old High Middle School is 22nd of 211 and Ruth Barker Middle School is 20th of 211 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).