Ballman Elementary School vs Northside High 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.
Ballman Elementary School
Fort Smith · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
286 students
Northside High School
Fort Smith · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,231 students
| Measure | Ballman Elementary School Fort Smith, Arkansas | Northside High School Fort Smith, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #204 of 511 | #211 of 276 |
| National rank | #25281 of 50,301 | #13253 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 286 | 2,231 |
| Enrollment | 286 | 2,231 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.1% | 77.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 22% |
| city | Fort Smith | Fort Smith |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ballman Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.8 vs 30.4).
- •Ballman Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 22%).
- •Ballman Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 35%).
- •Ballman Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.1% vs 77.4%).
- •Northside High School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 19.1).
- •Northside High School is the larger school with 2,231 students compared with 286.
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 Ballman Elementary School better than Northside High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ballman Elementary School ranks higher (49.8 vs 30.4 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 Ballman Elementary School and Northside High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Fort Smith and Fort Smith in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballman Elementary School: 286. Northside High School: 2,231. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballman Elementary School and Northside High School rank in Arkansas?
Ballman Elementary School is 204th of 511 and Northside High School is 211th of 276 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).