Academies of Math and Science School vs Little Rock Southwest High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academies of Math and Science School
Little Rock · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
486 students
Little Rock Southwest High School
Mabelvale · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,045 students
| Measure | Academies of Math and Science School Little Rock, Arkansas | Little Rock Southwest High School Mabelvale, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #351 of 511 | #214 of 276 |
| National rank | #35175 of 50,301 | #13364 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 486 | 2,045 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 2,045 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.2% | 99.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Little Rock | Mabelvale |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academies of Math and Science School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.1 vs 29.9).
- •Academies of Math and Science School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.2% vs 99.9%).
- •Little Rock Southwest High School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 16.8).
- •Little Rock Southwest High School is the larger school with 2,045 students compared with 486.
- •Academies of Math and Science School is a charter school while Little Rock Southwest High 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 Academies of Math and Science School better than Little Rock Southwest High School?
On the Success Index (US), Academies of Math and Science School ranks higher (35.1 vs 29.9 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 Academies of Math and Science School and Little Rock Southwest High School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Little Rock and Mabelvale in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academies of Math and Science School: 486. Little Rock Southwest High School: 2,045. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academies of Math and Science School and Little Rock Southwest High School rank in Arkansas?
Academies of Math and Science School is 351st of 511 and Little Rock Southwest High School is 214th of 276 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).