Douglas Macarthur Junior High School vs Visual & Performing Arts Magnet
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 168 m 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
Visual & Performing Arts Magnet
Jonesboro · Public elementary · Grades 1–6
731 students
| Measure | Douglas Macarthur Junior High School Jonesboro, Arkansas | Visual & Performing Arts Magnet Jonesboro, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #189 of 211 | #361 of 511 |
| National rank | #12687 of 15,369 | #36149 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades 1–6 |
| Students | 765 | 731 |
| Enrollment | 765 | 731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 55% |
| city | Jonesboro | Jonesboro |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Visual & Performing Arts Magnet scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.7 vs 25.9).
- •Visual & Performing Arts Magnet does better on math proficiency (55% vs 35%).
- •Visual & Performing Arts Magnet does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 33%).
- •Douglas Macarthur Junior High School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 18.3).
- •Douglas Macarthur Junior High School is the larger school with 765 students compared with 731.
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 Visual & Performing Arts Magnet?
On the Success Index (US), Visual & Performing Arts Magnet ranks higher (33.7 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 Visual & Performing Arts Magnet?
About 168 m in a straight line, between Jonesboro and Jonesboro in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School: 765. Visual & Performing Arts Magnet: 731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas Macarthur Junior High School and Visual & Performing Arts Magnet rank in Arkansas?
Douglas Macarthur Junior High School is 189th of 211 and Visual & Performing Arts Magnet is 361st of 511 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).