Ballman Elementary School vs Premier High School of Fort Smith
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 1.1 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
Premier High School of Fort Smith
Little Rock · Charter high · Grades 9–12
99 students
| Measure | Ballman Elementary School Fort Smith, Arkansas | Premier High School of Fort Smith Little Rock, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank | #204 of 511 | #22 of 276 |
| National rank | #25281 of 50,301 | #4269 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 286 | 99 |
| Enrollment | 286 | 99 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.1% | 40.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 3.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 57% | – |
| city | Fort Smith | Little Rock |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Premier High School of Fort Smith scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.1 vs 49.8).
- •Premier High School of Fort Smith does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.4% vs 67.1%).
- •Premier High School of Fort Smith does better on students per teacher (3.2 vs 19.1).
- •Ballman Elementary School is the larger school with 286 students compared with 99.
- •Ballman Elementary School is a public school while Premier High School of Fort Smith is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Premier High School of Fort Smith?
On the Success Index (US), Premier High School of Fort Smith ranks higher (66.1 vs 49.8 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 Ballman Elementary School and Premier High School of Fort Smith?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Fort Smith and Little Rock in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballman Elementary School: 286. Premier High School of Fort Smith: 99. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballman Elementary School and Premier High School of Fort Smith rank in Arkansas?
Ballman Elementary School is 204th of 511 and Premier High School of Fort Smith is 22nd of 276 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).