Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School vs Prairie Grove Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 383 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
West Memphis · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
762 students
Prairie Grove Elementary School
Prairie Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
763 students
| Measure | Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School West Memphis, Arkansas | Prairie Grove Elementary School Prairie Grove, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #487 of 511 | #141 of 511 |
| National rank | #48105 of 50,301 | #21264 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 762 | 763 |
| Enrollment | 762 | 763 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.8% | 47.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 63% |
| city | West Memphis | Prairie Grove |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Grove Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.6 vs 14.0).
- •Prairie Grove Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 22%).
- •Prairie Grove Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 21%).
- •Prairie Grove Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.2% vs 85.8%).
- •Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 20.1).
- •Prairie Grove Elementary School is the larger school with 763 students compared with 762.
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 Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School better than Prairie Grove Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Grove Elementary School ranks higher (55.6 vs 14.0 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 Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School and Prairie Grove Elementary School?
About 383 km in a straight line, between West Memphis and Prairie Grove in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School: 762. Prairie Grove Elementary School: 763. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School and Prairie Grove Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School is 487th of 511 and Prairie Grove Elementary School is 141st of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).