Dora Kimmons Middle School vs Howard Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dora Kimmons Middle School
Fort Smith · Public middle · Grades 6–8
753 students
Howard Elementary School
Fort Smith · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
299 students
| Measure | Dora Kimmons Middle School Fort Smith, Arkansas | Howard Elementary School Fort Smith, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #185 of 211 | #448 of 511 |
| National rank | #12261 of 15,369 | #43966 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 753 | 299 |
| Enrollment | 753 | 299 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.5% | 92.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 39% |
| city | Fort Smith | Fort Smith |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dora Kimmons Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.2 vs 21.4).
- •Howard Elementary School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •Dora Kimmons Middle School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Howard Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.3% vs 93.5%).
- •Dora Kimmons Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 19.9).
- •Dora Kimmons Middle School is the larger school with 753 students compared with 299.
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 Dora Kimmons Middle School better than Howard Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dora Kimmons Middle School ranks higher (28.2 vs 21.4 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 Dora Kimmons Middle School and Howard Elementary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Fort Smith and Fort Smith in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dora Kimmons Middle School: 753. Howard Elementary School: 299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dora Kimmons Middle School and Howard Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Dora Kimmons Middle School is 185th of 211 and Howard Elementary School is 448th of 511 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).