Ramsey Middle School vs Raymond F. Orr Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ramsey Middle School
Fort Smith · Public middle · Grades 6–8
801 students
Raymond F. Orr Elementary School
Fort Smith · Public elementary · Grades K–5
235 students
| Measure | Ramsey Middle School Fort Smith, Arkansas | Raymond F. Orr Elementary School Fort Smith, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #89 of 211 | #326 of 511 |
| National rank | #6571 of 15,369 | #33535 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 801 | 235 |
| Enrollment | 801 | 235 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68% | 70.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 48% |
| city | Fort Smith | Fort Smith |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ramsey Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.0 vs 37.7).
- •Ramsey Middle School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 48%).
- •Ramsey Middle School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 37%).
- •Ramsey Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68% vs 70.6%).
- •Ramsey Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 18.1).
- •Ramsey Middle School is the larger school with 801 students compared with 235.
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 Ramsey Middle School better than Raymond F. Orr Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ramsey Middle School ranks higher (55.0 vs 37.7 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 Ramsey Middle School and Raymond F. Orr Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Fort Smith and Fort Smith in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ramsey Middle School: 801. Raymond F. Orr Elementary School: 235. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ramsey Middle School and Raymond F. Orr Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Ramsey Middle School is 89th of 211 and Raymond F. Orr Elementary School is 326th of 511 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).