Pocahontas Junior High School vs West Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arkansas, United States, 144 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
West Junior High School
West Memphis · Public middle · Grades 7–9
461 students
| Measure | Pocahontas Junior High School Pocahontas, Arkansas | West Junior High School West Memphis, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #134 of 211 | #160 of 211 |
| National rank | #8410 of 15,369 | #10494 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 456 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.7% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 36% |
| city | Pocahontas | West Memphis |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pocahontas Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.5 vs 36.8).
- •Pocahontas Junior High School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 36%).
- •West Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Pocahontas Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.7% vs 100%).
- •West Junior High School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.7).
- •West Junior High School is the larger school with 461 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 West Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Pocahontas Junior High School ranks higher (46.5 vs 36.8 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 West Junior High School?
About 144 km in a straight line, between Pocahontas and West Memphis in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pocahontas Junior High School: 456. West Junior High School: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pocahontas Junior High School and West Junior High School rank in Arkansas?
Pocahontas Junior High School is 134th of 211 and West Junior High School is 160th of 211 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).