Barling Elementary School vs Southside High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 7.2 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
Southside High School
Fort Smith · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,053 students
| Measure | Barling Elementary School Barling, Arkansas | Southside High School Fort Smith, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #296 of 511 | #53 of 276 |
| National rank | #31047 of 50,301 | #6867 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 316 | 2,053 |
| Enrollment | 316 | 2,053 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.2% | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 40% |
| city | Barling | Fort Smith |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southside High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 41.3).
- •Barling Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 40%).
- •Southside High School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 42%).
- •Southside High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.3% vs 78.2%).
- •Southside High School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 18.6).
- •Southside High School is the larger school with 2,053 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 Southside High School?
On the Success Index (US), Southside High School ranks higher (55.7 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 Southside High School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Barling and Fort Smith in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barling Elementary School: 316. Southside High School: 2,053. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barling Elementary School and Southside High School rank in Arkansas?
Barling Elementary School is 296th of 511 and Southside High School is 53rd of 276 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).