Richland Elementary School vs The Academies of West Memphis Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richland Elementary School
West Memphis · Public elementary · Grades K–6
462 students
The Academies of West Memphis Charter School
West Memphis · Charter high · Grades 10–12
897 students
| Measure | Richland Elementary School West Memphis, Arkansas | The Academies of West Memphis Charter School West Memphis, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #257 of 511 | #246 of 276 |
| National rank | #28199 of 50,301 | #14823 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 462 | 897 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 897 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 15% |
| city | West Memphis | West Memphis |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.6 vs 22.7).
- •Richland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 15%).
- •Richland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 29%).
- •Richland Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.8% vs 100%).
- •The Academies of West Memphis Charter School does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 16.5).
- •The Academies of West Memphis Charter School is the larger school with 897 students compared with 462.
- •Richland Elementary School is a public school while The Academies of West Memphis Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Richland Elementary School better than The Academies of West Memphis Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Richland Elementary School ranks higher (45.6 vs 22.7 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 Richland Elementary School and The Academies of West Memphis Charter School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between West Memphis and West Memphis in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Richland Elementary School: 462. The Academies of West Memphis Charter School: 897. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Richland Elementary School and The Academies of West Memphis Charter School rank in Arkansas?
Richland Elementary School is 257th of 511 and The Academies of West Memphis Charter School is 246th of 276 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).