McRae Elementary School vs Searcy High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McRae Elementary School
Searcy · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
445 students
Searcy High School
Searcy · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,220 students
| Measure | McRae Elementary School Searcy, Arkansas | Searcy High School Searcy, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #144 of 511 | #55 of 276 |
| National rank | #21328 of 50,301 | #7048 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 445 | 1,220 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 1,220 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.4% | 39.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 37% |
| city | Searcy | Searcy |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (55.5 vs 55.0).
- •McRae Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •McRae Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Searcy High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.4% vs 60.4%).
- •Searcy High School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 19.3).
- •Searcy High School is the larger school with 1,220 students compared with 445.
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 McRae Elementary School better than Searcy High 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 McRae Elementary School and Searcy High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Searcy and Searcy in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McRae Elementary School: 445. Searcy High School: 1,220. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McRae Elementary School and Searcy High School rank in Arkansas?
McRae Elementary School is 144th of 511 and Searcy High School is 55th of 276 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).