Lisa Academy West Middle School vs Southside Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arkansas, United States, 126 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lisa Academy West Middle School
Little Rock · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
430 students
Southside Junior High School
Southside · Charter middle · Grades 7–9
427 students
| Measure | Lisa Academy West Middle School Little Rock, Arkansas | Southside Junior High School Southside, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #93 of 211 | #62 of 211 |
| National rank | #6677 of 15,369 | #5215 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 430 | 427 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 427 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.9% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | – |
| Math proficiency | 62% | – |
| city | Little Rock | Southside |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southside Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.2 vs 54.4).
- •Southside Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55% vs 64.9%).
- •Southside Junior High School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 17.2).
- •Lisa Academy West Middle School is the larger school with 430 students compared with 427.
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 Lisa Academy West Middle School better than Southside Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Southside Junior High School ranks higher (61.2 vs 54.4 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 Lisa Academy West Middle School and Southside Junior High School?
About 126 km in a straight line, between Little Rock and Southside in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lisa Academy West Middle School: 430. Southside Junior High School: 427. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lisa Academy West Middle School and Southside Junior High School rank in Arkansas?
Lisa Academy West Middle School is 93rd of 211 and Southside Junior High School is 62nd of 211 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).