Faulk Elementary School vs The Academies of West Memphis Charter 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.
Faulk Elementary School
West Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
523 students
The Academies of West Memphis Charter School
West Memphis · Charter high · Grades 10–12
897 students
| Measure | Faulk Elementary School West Memphis, Arkansas | The Academies of West Memphis Charter School West Memphis, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #502 of 511 | #246 of 276 |
| National rank | #49355 of 50,301 | #14823 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 523 | 897 |
| Enrollment | 523 | 897 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 15% |
| city | West Memphis | West Memphis |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Academies of West Memphis Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.7 vs 10.4).
- •Faulk Elementary School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 15%).
- •The Academies of West Memphis Charter School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 18%).
- •The Academies of West Memphis Charter School does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 16.9).
- •The Academies of West Memphis Charter School is the larger school with 897 students compared with 523.
- •Faulk Elementary School is a public school while The Academies of West Memphis Charter 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 Faulk Elementary School better than The Academies of West Memphis Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), The Academies of West Memphis Charter School ranks higher (22.7 vs 10.4 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 Faulk Elementary School and The Academies of West Memphis Charter School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between West Memphis and West Memphis in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Faulk Elementary School: 523. The Academies of West Memphis Charter School: 897. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Faulk Elementary School and The Academies of West Memphis Charter School rank in Arkansas?
Faulk Elementary School is 502nd of 511 and The Academies of West Memphis Charter School is 246th of 276 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).