Albert J. Murphy Junior High School vs Paulette Smith Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arkansas, United States, 12 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
Paulette Smith Middle School
Fouke · Public middle · Grades 6–8
244 students
| Measure | Albert J. Murphy Junior High School Texarkana, Arkansas | Paulette Smith Middle School Fouke, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #36 of 211 | #117 of 211 |
| National rank | #4011 of 15,369 | #7708 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 287 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 287 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.8% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 41% |
| city | Texarkana | Fouke |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Albert J. Murphy Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.9 vs 49.7).
- •Albert J. Murphy Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.8% vs 66%).
- •Paulette Smith Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 15.1).
- •Albert J. Murphy Junior High School is the larger school with 287 students compared with 244.
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 Paulette Smith Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Albert J. Murphy Junior High School ranks higher (66.9 vs 49.7 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 Paulette Smith Middle School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Texarkana and Fouke in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Albert J. Murphy Junior High School: 287. Paulette Smith Middle School: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Albert J. Murphy Junior High School and Paulette Smith Middle School rank in Arkansas?
Albert J. Murphy Junior High School is 36th of 211 and Paulette Smith Middle School is 117th of 211 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).