Southwood Elementary School vs Watson Chapel Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southwood Elementary School
Pine Bluff · Public elementary · Grades K–6
345 students
Watson Chapel Junior High School
Pine Bluff · Public middle · Grades 6–8
334 students
| Measure | Southwood Elementary School Pine Bluff, Arkansas | Watson Chapel Junior High School Pine Bluff, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #477 of 511 | #182 of 211 |
| National rank | #46790 of 50,301 | #12075 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 345 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 345 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 67.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 25% |
| Math proficiency | – | 20% |
| city | Pine Bluff | Pine Bluff |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Watson Chapel Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.2 vs 16.7).
- •Watson Chapel Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.1% vs 100%).
- •Watson Chapel Junior High School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 15.7).
- •Southwood Elementary School is the larger school with 345 students compared with 334.
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 Southwood Elementary School better than Watson Chapel Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Watson Chapel Junior High School ranks higher (29.2 vs 16.7 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 Southwood Elementary School and Watson Chapel Junior High School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Pine Bluff and Pine Bluff in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southwood Elementary School: 345. Watson Chapel Junior High School: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southwood Elementary School and Watson Chapel Junior High School rank in Arkansas?
Southwood Elementary School is 477th of 511 and Watson Chapel Junior High School is 182nd of 211 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).