Ashdown High School vs Palestine-Wheatley Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arkansas, United States, 328 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashdown High School
Ashdown · Public high · Grades 9–12
382 students
Palestine-Wheatley Senior High
Palestine · Public high · Grades 7–12
378 students
| Measure | Ashdown High School Ashdown, Arkansas | Palestine-Wheatley Senior High Palestine, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #128 of 276 | #165 of 276 |
| National rank | #9822 of 16,910 | #11673 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 382 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 382 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.3% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 7.1 | 5.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 29% |
| city | Ashdown | Palestine |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ashdown High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.4 vs 37.2).
- •Ashdown High School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 29%).
- •Palestine-Wheatley Senior High does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 44%).
- •Ashdown High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.3% vs 99.2%).
- •Palestine-Wheatley Senior High does better on students per teacher (5.0 vs 7.1).
- •Ashdown High School is the larger school with 382 students compared with 378.
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 Ashdown High School better than Palestine-Wheatley Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Ashdown High School ranks higher (44.4 vs 37.2 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 Ashdown High School and Palestine-Wheatley Senior High?
About 328 km in a straight line, between Ashdown and Palestine in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashdown High School: 382. Palestine-Wheatley Senior High: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashdown High School and Palestine-Wheatley Senior High rank in Arkansas?
Ashdown High School is 128th of 276 and Palestine-Wheatley Senior High is 165th of 276 among high schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).