Dunbar Magnet Middle School vs Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arkansas, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunbar Magnet Middle School
Little Rock · Public middle · Grades 6–8
315 students
Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School
Pine Bluff · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
62 students
| Measure | Dunbar Magnet Middle School Little Rock, Arkansas | Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School Pine Bluff, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #200 of 211 | #153 of 211 |
| National rank | #13482 of 15,369 | #10060 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 315 | 62 |
| Enrollment | 315 | 62 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 77.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | – |
| Math proficiency | 20% | – |
| city | Little Rock | Pine Bluff |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.9 vs 21.7).
- •Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.4% vs 99%).
- •Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 9.8).
- •Dunbar Magnet Middle School is the larger school with 315 students compared with 62.
- •Dunbar Magnet Middle School is a public school while Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Dunbar Magnet Middle School better than Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School ranks higher (38.9 vs 21.7 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 Dunbar Magnet Middle School and Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Little Rock and Pine Bluff in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunbar Magnet Middle School: 315. Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School: 62. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunbar Magnet Middle School and Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School rank in Arkansas?
Dunbar Magnet Middle School is 200th of 211 and Friendship Aspire Academy Little Rock Middle School is 153rd of 211 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).