Dardanelle Intermediate School vs Valley Springs Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 105 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dardanelle Intermediate School
Dardanelle · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
315 students
Valley Springs Elementary School
Valley Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
315 students
| Measure | Dardanelle Intermediate School Dardanelle, Arkansas | Valley Springs Elementary School Valley Springs, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #175 of 511 | #138 of 511 |
| National rank | #23307 of 50,301 | #20994 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 315 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 315 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.9% | 63.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| city | Dardanelle | Valley Springs |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Springs Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.0 vs 52.6).
- •Dardanelle Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Valley Springs Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.5% vs 74.9%).
- •Valley Springs Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.6).
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 Dardanelle Intermediate School better than Valley Springs Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Springs Elementary School ranks higher (56.0 vs 52.6 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 Dardanelle Intermediate School and Valley Springs Elementary School?
About 105 km in a straight line, between Dardanelle and Valley Springs in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dardanelle Intermediate School: 315. Valley Springs Elementary School: 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dardanelle Intermediate School and Valley Springs Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Dardanelle Intermediate School is 175th of 511 and Valley Springs Elementary School is 138th of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).