Albert J. Murphy Junior High School vs Harmony Grove Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arkansas, United States, 170 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Albert J. Murphy Junior High School
Texarkana · Public middle · Grades 7–9
287 students
Harmony Grove Junior High School
Benton · Public middle · Grades 7–9
288 students
| Measure | Albert J. Murphy Junior High School Texarkana, Arkansas | Harmony Grove Junior High School Benton, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #36 of 211 | #66 of 211 |
| National rank | #4011 of 15,369 | #5350 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 287 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 287 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.8% | 28.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 44% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | Texarkana | Benton |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Albert J. Murphy Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.9 vs 60.6).
- •Harmony Grove Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.1% vs 32.8%).
- •Harmony Grove Junior High School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 15.1).
- •Harmony Grove Junior High School is the larger school with 288 students compared with 287.
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 Albert J. Murphy Junior High School better than Harmony Grove Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Albert J. Murphy Junior High School ranks higher (66.9 vs 60.6 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 Albert J. Murphy Junior High School and Harmony Grove Junior High School?
About 170 km in a straight line, between Texarkana and Benton in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Albert J. Murphy Junior High School: 287. Harmony Grove Junior High School: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Albert J. Murphy Junior High School and Harmony Grove Junior High School rank in Arkansas?
Albert J. Murphy Junior High School is 36th of 211 and Harmony Grove Junior High School is 66th of 211 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).