Jacksonville Middle School vs Murrell Taylor Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jacksonville Middle School
Jacksonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
926 students
Murrell Taylor Elementary School
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
428 students
| Measure | Jacksonville Middle School Jacksonville, Arkansas | Murrell Taylor Elementary School Jacksonville, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #172 of 211 | #443 of 511 |
| National rank | #11227 of 15,369 | #43666 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 926 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 926 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.4% | 62.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 20% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jacksonville Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.3 vs 21.9).
- •Jacksonville Middle School does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 16%).
- •Jacksonville Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.4% vs 62.9%).
- •Jacksonville Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.3).
- •Jacksonville Middle School is the larger school with 926 students compared with 428.
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 Jacksonville Middle School better than Murrell Taylor Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Jacksonville Middle School ranks higher (33.3 vs 21.9 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 Jacksonville Middle School and Murrell Taylor Elementary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jacksonville Middle School: 926. Murrell Taylor Elementary School: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jacksonville Middle School and Murrell Taylor Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Jacksonville Middle School is 172nd of 211 and Murrell Taylor Elementary School is 443rd of 511 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).