Barling Elementary School vs John P. Woods Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barling Elementary School
Barling · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
316 students
John P. Woods Elementary School
Fort Smith · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
514 students
| Measure | Barling Elementary School Barling, Arkansas | John P. Woods Elementary School Fort Smith, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #296 of 511 | #72 of 511 |
| National rank | #31047 of 50,301 | #14796 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 316 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 316 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.2% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 69% |
| city | Barling | Fort Smith |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John P. Woods Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 41.3).
- •John P. Woods Elementary School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 57%).
- •John P. Woods Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 42%).
- •John P. Woods Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50% vs 78.2%).
- •Barling Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 19.8).
- •John P. Woods Elementary School is the larger school with 514 students compared with 316.
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 Barling Elementary School better than John P. Woods Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), John P. Woods Elementary School ranks higher (65.0 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 Barling Elementary School and John P. Woods Elementary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Barling and Fort Smith in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barling Elementary School: 316. John P. Woods Elementary School: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barling Elementary School and John P. Woods Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Barling Elementary School is 296th of 511 and John P. Woods Elementary School is 72nd of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).