Pocahontas Junior High School vs Ray Phyllis Simon Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arkansas, United States, 184 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pocahontas Junior High School
Pocahontas · Public middle · Grades 7–9
456 students
Ray Phyllis Simon Middle School
Conway · Public middle · Grades 5–7
459 students
| Measure | Pocahontas Junior High School Pocahontas, Arkansas | Ray Phyllis Simon Middle School Conway, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #134 of 211 | #53 of 211 |
| National rank | #8410 of 15,369 | #4760 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades 5–7 |
| Students | 456 | 459 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.7% | 58.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 58% |
| city | Pocahontas | Conway |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ray Phyllis Simon Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 46.5).
- •Ray Phyllis Simon Middle School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 43%).
- •Ray Phyllis Simon Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 42%).
- •Ray Phyllis Simon Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.4% vs 66.7%).
- •Pocahontas Junior High School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.1).
- •Ray Phyllis Simon Middle School is the larger school with 459 students compared with 456.
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 Pocahontas Junior High School better than Ray Phyllis Simon Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ray Phyllis Simon Middle School ranks higher (63.3 vs 46.5 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 Pocahontas Junior High School and Ray Phyllis Simon Middle School?
About 184 km in a straight line, between Pocahontas and Conway in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pocahontas Junior High School: 456. Ray Phyllis Simon Middle School: 459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pocahontas Junior High School and Ray Phyllis Simon Middle School rank in Arkansas?
Pocahontas Junior High School is 134th of 211 and Ray Phyllis Simon Middle School is 53rd of 211 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).