Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School vs West Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 6.5 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
West Junior High School
West Memphis · Public middle · Grades 7–9
461 students
| Measure | Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School Marion, Arkansas | West Junior High School West Memphis, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #350 of 511 | #160 of 211 |
| National rank | #35148 of 50,301 | #10494 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 670 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 670 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.3% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 36% |
| city | Marion | West Memphis |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.8 vs 35.2).
- •Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •West Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 38%).
- •Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.3% vs 100%).
- •West Junior High School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 19.1).
- •Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School is the larger school with 670 students compared with 461.
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 West Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), West Junior High School ranks higher (36.8 vs 35.2 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 Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School and West Junior High School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Marion and West Memphis in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School: 670. West Junior High School: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School and West Junior High School rank in Arkansas?
Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School is 350th of 511 and West Junior High School is 160th of 211 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).