McRae Elementary School vs Southwest Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 1.1 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
Southwest Middle School
Searcy · Public middle · Grades 4–6
913 students
| Measure | McRae Elementary School Searcy, Arkansas | Southwest Middle School Searcy, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #144 of 511 | #70 of 211 |
| National rank | #21328 of 50,301 | #5468 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 445 | 913 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 913 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.4% | 52.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 65% |
| city | Searcy | Searcy |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwest Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.1 vs 55.5).
- •McRae Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 65%).
- •Southwest Middle School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Southwest Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.5% vs 60.4%).
- •Southwest Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 19.3).
- •Southwest Middle School is the larger school with 913 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 Southwest Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Southwest Middle School ranks higher (60.1 vs 55.5 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 McRae Elementary School and Southwest Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Searcy and Searcy in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McRae Elementary School: 445. Southwest Middle School: 913. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McRae Elementary School and Southwest Middle School rank in Arkansas?
McRae Elementary School is 144th of 511 and Southwest Middle School is 70th of 211 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).