The Academies at Jonesboro High School vs Westside High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arkansas, United States, 9.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Academies at Jonesboro High School
Jonesboro · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,505 students
Westside High School
Jonesboro · Public high · Grades 8–12
647 students
| Measure | The Academies at Jonesboro High School Jonesboro, Arkansas | Westside High School Jonesboro, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #261 of 276 | #115 of 276 |
| National rank | #15296 of 16,910 | #9346 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 1,505 | 647 |
| Enrollment | 1,505 | 647 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 48.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 31% |
| city | Jonesboro | Jonesboro |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westside High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.4 vs 19.8).
- •Westside High School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 23%).
- •Westside High School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 31%).
- •Westside High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.4% vs 100%).
- •Westside High School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.9).
- •The Academies at Jonesboro High School is the larger school with 1,505 students compared with 647.
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 The Academies at Jonesboro High School better than Westside High School?
On the Success Index (US), Westside High School ranks higher (46.4 vs 19.8 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 The Academies at Jonesboro High School and Westside High School?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Jonesboro and Jonesboro in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
The Academies at Jonesboro High School: 1,505. Westside High School: 647. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do The Academies at Jonesboro High School and Westside High School rank in Arkansas?
The Academies at Jonesboro High School is 261st of 276 and Westside High School is 115th of 276 among high schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).