Douglas Macarthur Junior High School vs The Academies at Jonesboro High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School
Jonesboro · Public middle · Grades 7–9
765 students
The Academies at Jonesboro High School
Jonesboro · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,505 students
| Measure | Douglas Macarthur Junior High School Jonesboro, Arkansas | The Academies at Jonesboro High School Jonesboro, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #189 of 211 | #261 of 276 |
| National rank | #12687 of 15,369 | #15296 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 765 | 1,505 |
| Enrollment | 765 | 1,505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 23% |
| city | Jonesboro | Jonesboro |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Douglas Macarthur Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.9 vs 19.8).
- •Douglas Macarthur Junior High School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 23%).
- •Douglas Macarthur Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 31%).
- •Douglas Macarthur Junior High School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.9).
- •The Academies at Jonesboro High School is the larger school with 1,505 students compared with 765.
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 Douglas Macarthur Junior High School better than The Academies at Jonesboro High School?
On the Success Index (US), Douglas Macarthur Junior High School ranks higher (25.9 vs 19.8 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 Douglas Macarthur Junior High School and The Academies at Jonesboro High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Jonesboro and Jonesboro in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School: 765. The Academies at Jonesboro High School: 1,505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas Macarthur Junior High School and The Academies at Jonesboro High School rank in Arkansas?
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School is 189th of 211 and The Academies at Jonesboro High School is 261st of 276 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).