Marion Junior High School vs Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marion Junior High School
Marion · Public other · Grades 8–9
588 students
Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
West Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
762 students
| Measure | Marion Junior High School Marion, Arkansas | Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School West Memphis, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #487 of 511 |
| National rank | – | #48105 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 8–9 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 588 | 762 |
| Enrollment | 588 | 762 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.5% | 85.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 22% |
| city | Marion | West Memphis |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marion Junior High School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 22%).
- •Marion Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 21%).
- •Marion Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.5% vs 85.8%).
- •Marion Junior High School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 18.1).
- •Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School is the larger school with 762 students compared with 588.
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 Junior High School better than Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Marion Junior High School and Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Marion and West Memphis in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marion Junior High School: 588. Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School: 762. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marion Junior High School and Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School rank in Arkansas?
Marion Junior High School is unranked and Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School is 487th of 511 among other schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).