Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School vs Marion Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 2.3 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 Junior High School
Marion · Public other · Grades 8–9
588 students
| Measure | Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School Marion, Arkansas | Marion Junior High School Marion, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #350 of 511 | – |
| National rank | #35148 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 8–9 |
| Students | 670 | 588 |
| Enrollment | 670 | 588 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.3% | 76.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 25% |
| city | Marion | Marion |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 25%).
- •Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 32%).
- •Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.3% vs 76.5%).
- •Marion Junior High School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 19.1).
- •Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School is the larger school with 670 students compared with 588.
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 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 Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School and Marion Junior High School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Marion and Marion in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School: 670. Marion Junior High School: 588. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School and Marion Junior High School rank in Arkansas?
Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School is 350th of 511 and Marion Junior High School is unranked among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).