Estem Junior High Public Charter School vs Southside Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arkansas, United States, 121 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Estem Junior High Public Charter School
Little Rock · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
401 students
Southside Junior High School
Southside · Charter middle · Grades 7–9
427 students
| Measure | Estem Junior High Public Charter School Little Rock, Arkansas | Southside Junior High School Southside, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #123 of 211 | #62 of 211 |
| National rank | #8015 of 15,369 | #5215 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 401 | 427 |
| Enrollment | 401 | 427 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.6% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 41% | – |
| city | Little Rock | Southside |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southside Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.2 vs 48.3).
- •Southside Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55% vs 73.6%).
- •Southside Junior High School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.4).
- •Southside Junior High School is the larger school with 427 students compared with 401.
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 Estem Junior High Public Charter School better than Southside Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Southside Junior High School ranks higher (61.2 vs 48.3 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 Estem Junior High Public Charter School and Southside Junior High School?
About 121 km in a straight line, between Little Rock and Southside in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Estem Junior High Public Charter School: 401. Southside Junior High School: 427. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Estem Junior High Public Charter School and Southside Junior High School rank in Arkansas?
Estem Junior High Public Charter School is 123rd of 211 and Southside Junior High School is 62nd of 211 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).