Ahlf Junior High School vs Southwest Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arkansas, United States, 985 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
Southwest Middle School
Searcy · Public middle · Grades 4–6
913 students
| Measure | Ahlf Junior High School Searcy, Arkansas | Southwest Middle School Searcy, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #58 of 211 | #70 of 211 |
| National rank | #5115 of 15,369 | #5468 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 576 | 913 |
| Enrollment | 576 | 913 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.5% | 52.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 65% |
| city | Searcy | Searcy |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ahlf Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.6 vs 60.1).
- •Southwest Middle School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 59%).
- •Ahlf Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 55%).
- •Ahlf Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.5% vs 52.5%).
- •Ahlf Junior High School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 18.6).
- •Southwest Middle School is the larger school with 913 students compared with 576.
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 Southwest Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ahlf Junior High School ranks higher (61.6 vs 60.1 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 Southwest Middle School?
About 985 m in a straight line, between Searcy and Searcy in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ahlf Junior High School: 576. Southwest Middle School: 913. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ahlf Junior High School and Southwest Middle School rank in Arkansas?
Ahlf Junior High School is 58th of 211 and Southwest Middle School is 70th of 211 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).