Douglas Macarthur Junior High School vs University Heights Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 4.2 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
University Heights Elementary School
Jonesboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
446 students
| Measure | Douglas Macarthur Junior High School Jonesboro, Arkansas | University Heights Elementary School Jonesboro, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #189 of 211 | #324 of 511 |
| National rank | #12687 of 15,369 | #33464 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 765 | 446 |
| Enrollment | 765 | 446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 80.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | – |
| Math proficiency | 35% | – |
| city | Jonesboro | Jonesboro |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University Heights Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.8 vs 25.9).
- •University Heights Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.5% vs 100%).
- •Douglas Macarthur Junior High School is the larger school with 765 students compared with 446.
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 University Heights Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), University Heights Elementary School ranks higher (37.8 vs 25.9 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 University Heights Elementary School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Jonesboro and Jonesboro in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School: 765. University Heights Elementary School: 446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas Macarthur Junior High School and University Heights Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School is 189th of 211 and University Heights Elementary School is 324th of 511 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).