Marion High School vs The Academies of West Memphis Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arkansas, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marion High School
Marion · Public high · Grades 10–12
927 students
The Academies of West Memphis Charter School
West Memphis · Charter high · Grades 10–12
897 students
| Measure | Marion High School Marion, Arkansas | The Academies of West Memphis Charter School West Memphis, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #226 of 276 | #246 of 276 |
| National rank | #14080 of 16,910 | #14823 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 927 | 897 |
| Enrollment | 927 | 897 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 15% |
| city | Marion | West Memphis |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marion High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.5 vs 22.7).
- •The Academies of West Memphis Charter School does better on math proficiency (15% vs 14%).
- •Marion High School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 29%).
- •Marion High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79% vs 100%).
- •The Academies of West Memphis Charter School does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 10.3).
- •Marion High School is the larger school with 927 students compared with 897.
- •Marion High School is a public school while The Academies of West Memphis Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Marion High School better than The Academies of West Memphis Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Marion High School ranks higher (26.5 vs 22.7 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 Marion High School and The Academies of West Memphis Charter School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Marion and West Memphis in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marion High School: 927. The Academies of West Memphis Charter School: 897. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marion High School and The Academies of West Memphis Charter School rank in Arkansas?
Marion High School is 226th of 276 and The Academies of West Memphis Charter School is 246th of 276 among high schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).