Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School vs Marion High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades K–6
670 students
Marion High School
Marion · Public high · Grades 10–12
927 students
| Measure | Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School Marion, Arkansas | Marion High School Marion, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #350 of 511 | #226 of 276 |
| National rank | #35148 of 50,301 | #14080 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 670 | 927 |
| Enrollment | 670 | 927 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.3% | 79% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 14% |
| city | Marion | Marion |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.2 vs 26.5).
- •Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 14%).
- •Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 30%).
- •Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.3% vs 79%).
- •Marion High School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 19.1).
- •Marion High School is the larger school with 927 students compared with 670.
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 Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School better than Marion High School?
On the Success Index (US), Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School ranks higher (35.2 vs 26.5 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 Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School and Marion High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Marion and Marion in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School: 670. Marion High School: 927. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School and Marion High School rank in Arkansas?
Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School is 350th of 511 and Marion High School is 226th of 276 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).