Har-Ber High School vs Northside High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arkansas, United States, 91 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Har-Ber High School
Springdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,271 students
Northside High School
Fort Smith · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,231 students
| Measure | Har-Ber High School Springdale, Arkansas | Northside High School Fort Smith, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #143 of 276 | #211 of 276 |
| National rank | #10413 of 16,910 | #13253 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,271 | 2,231 |
| Enrollment | 2,271 | 2,231 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59% | 77.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 22% |
| city | Springdale | Fort Smith |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Har-Ber High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.2 vs 30.4).
- •Har-Ber High School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 22%).
- •Har-Ber High School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 35%).
- •Har-Ber High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59% vs 77.4%).
- •Northside High School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.4).
- •Har-Ber High School is the larger school with 2,271 students compared with 2,231.
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 Har-Ber High School better than Northside High School?
On the Success Index (US), Har-Ber High School ranks higher (42.2 vs 30.4 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 Har-Ber High School and Northside High School?
About 91 km in a straight line, between Springdale and Fort Smith in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Har-Ber High School: 2,271. Northside High School: 2,231. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Har-Ber High School and Northside High School rank in Arkansas?
Har-Ber High School is 143rd of 276 and Northside High School is 211th of 276 among high schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).