Ahlf Junior High School vs McRae Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 398 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ahlf Junior High School
Searcy · Public middle · Grades 7–8
576 students
McRae Elementary School
Searcy · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
445 students
| Measure | Ahlf Junior High School Searcy, Arkansas | McRae Elementary School Searcy, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #58 of 211 | #144 of 511 |
| National rank | #5115 of 15,369 | #21328 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 576 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 576 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.5% | 60.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 67% |
| city | Searcy | Searcy |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ahlf Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.6 vs 55.5).
- •McRae Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 59%).
- •Ahlf Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 52%).
- •Ahlf Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.5% vs 60.4%).
- •Ahlf Junior High School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 19.3).
- •Ahlf Junior High School is the larger school with 576 students compared with 445.
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 Ahlf Junior High School better than McRae Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ahlf Junior High School ranks higher (61.6 vs 55.5 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 Ahlf Junior High School and McRae Elementary School?
About 398 m in a straight line, between Searcy and Searcy in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ahlf Junior High School: 576. McRae Elementary School: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ahlf Junior High School and McRae Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Ahlf Junior High School is 58th of 211 and McRae Elementary School is 144th of 511 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).