Elmer H. Cook Elementary School vs Southside High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmer H. Cook Elementary School
Fort Smith · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
459 students
Southside High School
Fort Smith · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,053 students
| Measure | Elmer H. Cook Elementary School Fort Smith, Arkansas | Southside High School Fort Smith, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #104 of 511 | #53 of 276 |
| National rank | #18458 of 50,301 | #6867 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 459 | 2,053 |
| Enrollment | 459 | 2,053 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.1% | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 40% |
| city | Fort Smith | Fort Smith |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elmer H. Cook Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.6 vs 55.7).
- •Elmer H. Cook Elementary School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 40%).
- •Elmer H. Cook Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •Southside High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.3% vs 57.1%).
- •Southside High School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 20.0).
- •Southside High School is the larger school with 2,053 students compared with 459.
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 Elmer H. Cook Elementary School better than Southside High School?
On the Success Index (US), Elmer H. Cook Elementary School ranks higher (59.6 vs 55.7 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 Elmer H. Cook Elementary School and Southside High School?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Fort Smith and Fort Smith in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elmer H. Cook Elementary School: 459. Southside High School: 2,053. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elmer H. Cook Elementary School and Southside High School rank in Arkansas?
Elmer H. Cook Elementary School is 104th of 511 and Southside High School is 53rd of 276 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).