Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Middle School Pine Bluff vs Watson Chapel Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arkansas, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Middle School Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
236 students
Watson Chapel Junior High School
Pine Bluff · Public middle · Grades 6–8
334 students
| Measure | Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Middle School Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, Arkansas | Watson Chapel Junior High School Pine Bluff, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #169 of 211 | #182 of 211 |
| National rank | #11101 of 15,369 | #12075 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 236 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 236 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.1% | 67.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 25% |
| Math proficiency | – | 20% |
| city | Pine Bluff | Pine Bluff |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Middle School Pine Bluff scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.9 vs 29.2).
- •Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Middle School Pine Bluff does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.1% vs 67.1%).
- •Watson Chapel Junior High School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 18.2).
- •Watson Chapel Junior High School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 236.
- •Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Middle School 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 Southeast Middle School Pine Bluff better than Watson Chapel Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Middle School Pine Bluff ranks higher (33.9 vs 29.2 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 Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Middle School Pine Bluff and Watson Chapel Junior High School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Pine Bluff and Pine Bluff in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Middle School Pine Bluff: 236. Watson Chapel Junior High School: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Middle School Pine Bluff and Watson Chapel Junior High School rank in Arkansas?
Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Middle School Pine Bluff is 169th of 211 and Watson Chapel Junior High School is 182nd of 211 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).