Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School vs The Academies of West Memphis Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 1.9 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
The Academies of West Memphis Charter School
West Memphis · Charter high · Grades 10–12
897 students
| Measure | Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School West Memphis, Arkansas | The Academies of West Memphis Charter School West Memphis, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #487 of 511 | #246 of 276 |
| National rank | #48105 of 50,301 | #14823 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 762 | 897 |
| Enrollment | 762 | 897 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.8% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 15% |
| city | West Memphis | West Memphis |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Academies of West Memphis Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.7 vs 14.0).
- •Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 15%).
- •The Academies of West Memphis Charter School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 21%).
- •Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.8% vs 100%).
- •The Academies of West Memphis Charter School does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 18.1).
- •The Academies of West Memphis Charter School is the larger school with 897 students compared with 762.
- •Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet 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 Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School better than The Academies of West Memphis Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), The Academies of West Memphis Charter School ranks higher (22.7 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 The Academies of West Memphis Charter School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between West Memphis and West Memphis in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School: 762. The Academies of West Memphis Charter School: 897. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School and The Academies of West Memphis Charter School rank in Arkansas?
Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School is 487th of 511 and The Academies of West Memphis Charter School is 246th of 276 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).