Richland Elementary School vs West Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 1.5 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
West Junior High School
West Memphis · Public middle · Grades 7–9
461 students
| Measure | Richland Elementary School West Memphis, Arkansas | West Junior High School West Memphis, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #257 of 511 | #160 of 211 |
| National rank | #28199 of 50,301 | #10494 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 462 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 36% |
| city | West Memphis | West Memphis |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.6 vs 36.8).
- •Richland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 36%).
- •Richland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 43%).
- •Richland Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.8% vs 100%).
- •West Junior High School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 16.5).
- •Richland Elementary School is the larger school with 462 students compared with 461.
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 West Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Richland Elementary School ranks higher (45.6 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 Richland Elementary School and West Junior High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between West Memphis and West Memphis in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Richland Elementary School: 462. West Junior High School: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Richland Elementary School and West Junior High School rank in Arkansas?
Richland Elementary School is 257th of 511 and West Junior High School is 160th of 211 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).