Rural Special Elementary School vs Shirley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rural Special Elementary School
Fox · Public elementary · Grades K–6
112 students
Shirley Elementary School
Shirley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
169 students
| Measure | Rural Special Elementary School Fox, Arkansas | Shirley Elementary School Shirley, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #133 of 511 | #264 of 511 |
| National rank | #20615 of 50,301 | #28758 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 112 | 169 |
| Enrollment | 112 | 169 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.3% | 85.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 52% |
| city | Fox | Shirley |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rural Special Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.5 vs 44.8).
- •Rural Special Elementary School does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 52%).
- •Rural Special Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 42%).
- •Shirley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.2% vs 97.3%).
- •Rural Special Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 11.3).
- •Shirley Elementary School is the larger school with 169 students compared with 112.
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 Rural Special Elementary School better than Shirley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Rural Special Elementary School ranks higher (56.5 vs 44.8 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 Rural Special Elementary School and Shirley Elementary School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Fox and Shirley in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rural Special Elementary School: 112. Shirley Elementary School: 169. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rural Special Elementary School and Shirley Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Rural Special Elementary School is 133rd of 511 and Shirley Elementary School is 264th of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).