Barton High School vs Fordyce High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arkansas, United States, 174 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barton High School
Lexa · Public high · Grades 7–12
322 students
Fordyce High School
Fordyce · Public high · Grades 7–12
321 students
| Measure | Barton High School Lexa, Arkansas | Fordyce High School Fordyce, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #202 of 276 | #188 of 276 |
| National rank | #12757 of 16,910 | #12345 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 322 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 322 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 73.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 26% |
| city | Lexa | Fordyce |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fordyce High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.3 vs 32.5).
- •Barton High School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 26%).
- •Barton High School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 33%).
- •Fordyce High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.8% vs 100%).
- •Fordyce High School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 11.9).
- •Barton High School is the larger school with 322 students compared with 321.
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 Barton High School better than Fordyce High School?
On the Success Index (US), Fordyce High School ranks higher (34.3 vs 32.5 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 Barton High School and Fordyce High School?
About 174 km in a straight line, between Lexa and Fordyce in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barton High School: 322. Fordyce High School: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barton High School and Fordyce High School rank in Arkansas?
Barton High School is 202nd of 276 and Fordyce High School is 188th of 276 among high schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).