Barling Elementary School vs L. A. Chaffin Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 3.6 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
L. A. Chaffin Middle School
Fort Smith · Public middle · Grades 6–8
753 students
| Measure | Barling Elementary School Barling, Arkansas | L. A. Chaffin Middle School Fort Smith, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #296 of 511 | #21 of 211 |
| National rank | #31047 of 50,301 | #2874 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 316 | 753 |
| Enrollment | 316 | 753 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.2% | 55.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 65% |
| city | Barling | Fort Smith |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •L. A. Chaffin Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 41.3).
- •L. A. Chaffin Middle School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 57%).
- •L. A. Chaffin Middle School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 42%).
- •L. A. Chaffin Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.4% vs 78.2%).
- •L. A. Chaffin Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 18.6).
- •L. A. Chaffin Middle School is the larger school with 753 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 L. A. Chaffin Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), L. A. Chaffin Middle School ranks higher (72.3 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 L. A. Chaffin Middle School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Barling and Fort Smith in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barling Elementary School: 316. L. A. Chaffin Middle School: 753. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barling Elementary School and L. A. Chaffin Middle School rank in Arkansas?
Barling Elementary School is 296th of 511 and L. A. Chaffin Middle School is 21st of 211 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).