Kensett Elementary School vs Riverview Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kensett Elementary School
Kensett · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
294 students
Riverview Junior High School
Searcy · Public middle · Grades 7–8
179 students
| Measure | Kensett Elementary School Kensett, Arkansas | Riverview Junior High School Searcy, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #423 of 511 | #135 of 211 |
| National rank | #41141 of 50,301 | #8463 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 294 | 179 |
| Enrollment | 294 | 179 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.1% | 76.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 37% |
| city | Kensett | Searcy |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverview Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.3 vs 25.9).
- •Kensett Elementary School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Riverview Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 28%).
- •Riverview Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.5% vs 90.1%).
- •Riverview Junior High School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 15.5).
- •Kensett Elementary School is the larger school with 294 students compared with 179.
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 Kensett Elementary School better than Riverview Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Riverview Junior High School ranks higher (46.3 vs 25.9 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 Kensett Elementary School and Riverview Junior High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Kensett and Searcy in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kensett Elementary School: 294. Riverview Junior High School: 179. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kensett Elementary School and Riverview Junior High School rank in Arkansas?
Kensett Elementary School is 423rd of 511 and Riverview Junior High School is 135th of 211 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).