Decatur Middle School vs Newport Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arkansas, United States, 297 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Decatur Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 5–8
162 students
Newport Junior High School
Newport · Public middle · Grades 6–7
154 students
| Measure | Decatur Middle School Decatur, Arkansas | Newport Junior High School Newport, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #198 of 211 | #8 of 211 |
| National rank | #13303 of 15,369 | #1877 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 162 | 154 |
| Enrollment | 162 | 154 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 31.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Decatur | Newport |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newport Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.7 vs 22.6).
- •Newport Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.2% vs 100%).
- •Newport Junior High School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 12.5).
- •Decatur Middle School is the larger school with 162 students compared with 154.
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 Decatur Middle School better than Newport Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Newport Junior High School ranks higher (77.7 vs 22.6 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 Decatur Middle School and Newport Junior High School?
About 297 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Newport in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Decatur Middle School: 162. Newport Junior High School: 154. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Decatur Middle School and Newport Junior High School rank in Arkansas?
Decatur Middle School is 198th of 211 and Newport Junior High School is 8th of 211 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).