Martin Luther King Junior High School vs Richwood Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Louisiana, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Martin Luther King Junior High School
Monroe · Public middle · Grades 7–8
350 students
Richwood Junior High School
Monroe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
347 students
| Measure | Martin Luther King Junior High School Monroe, Louisiana | Richwood Junior High School Monroe, Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #190 of 218 | #193 of 218 |
| National rank | #9088 of 15,369 | #9539 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 350 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92% | 93.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 29% |
| city | Monroe | Monroe |
| state | Louisiana | Louisiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Martin Luther King Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.4 vs 41.3).
- •Martin Luther King Junior High School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 29%).
- •Richwood Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 51%).
- •Martin Luther King Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92% vs 93.4%).
- •Richwood Junior High School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 11.3).
- •Martin Luther King Junior High School is the larger school with 350 students compared with 347.
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 Martin Luther King Junior High School better than Richwood Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Martin Luther King Junior High School ranks higher (43.4 vs 41.3 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 Martin Luther King Junior High School and Richwood Junior High School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Monroe and Monroe in Louisiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Luther King Junior High School: 350. Richwood Junior High School: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Luther King Junior High School and Richwood Junior High School rank in Louisiana?
Martin Luther King Junior High School is 190th of 218 and Richwood Junior High School is 193rd of 218 among middle schools in Louisiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).