Friendship Aspire Academy Hazel ST Pine Bluff vs Watson Chapel Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Friendship Aspire Academy Hazel ST Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
469 students
Watson Chapel Junior High School
Pine Bluff · Public middle · Grades 6–8
334 students
| Measure | Friendship Aspire Academy Hazel ST Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, Arkansas | Watson Chapel Junior High School Pine Bluff, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #406 of 511 | #182 of 211 |
| National rank | #39395 of 50,301 | #12075 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 469 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80% | 67.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 25% |
| Math proficiency | – | 20% |
| city | Pine Bluff | Pine Bluff |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (28.7 vs 29.2).
- •Watson Chapel Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.1% vs 80%).
- •Watson Chapel Junior High School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 16.8).
- •Friendship Aspire Academy Hazel ST Pine Bluff is the larger school with 469 students compared with 334.
- •Friendship Aspire Academy Hazel ST Pine Bluff is a charter school while Watson Chapel Junior High School is a public 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 Friendship Aspire Academy Hazel ST Pine Bluff better than Watson Chapel Junior High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Friendship Aspire Academy Hazel ST Pine Bluff and Watson Chapel Junior High School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Pine Bluff and Pine Bluff in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Friendship Aspire Academy Hazel ST Pine Bluff: 469. Watson Chapel Junior High School: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Friendship Aspire Academy Hazel ST Pine Bluff and Watson Chapel Junior High School rank in Arkansas?
Friendship Aspire Academy Hazel ST Pine Bluff is 406th of 511 and Watson Chapel Junior High School is 182nd of 211 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).