Har-Ber High School vs Thurman G. Smith Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Har-Ber High School
Springdale ยท Public high ยท Grades 9โ12
2,271 students
Thurman G. Smith Elementary School
Springdale ยท Public elementary ยท Grades PKโ5
483 students
| Measure | Har-Ber High School Springdale, Arkansas | Thurman G. Smith Elementary School Springdale, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #143 of 276 | #360 of 511 |
| National rank | #10413 of 16,910 | #36145 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9โ12 | Grades PKโ5 |
| Students | 2,271 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 2,271 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59% | 74.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 49% |
| city | Springdale | Springdale |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขHar-Ber High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.2 vs 33.7).
- โขThurman G. Smith Elementary School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 35%).
- โขHar-Ber High School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 32%).
- โขHar-Ber High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59% vs 74.5%).
- โขHar-Ber High School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.9).
- โขHar-Ber High School is the larger school with 2,271 students compared with 483.
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 Thurman G. Smith Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Har-Ber High School ranks higher (42.2 vs 33.7 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 Har-Ber High School and Thurman G. Smith Elementary School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Springdale and Springdale in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Har-Ber High School: 2,271. Thurman G. Smith Elementary School: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Har-Ber High School and Thurman G. Smith Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Har-Ber High School is 143rd of 276 and Thurman G. Smith Elementary School is 360th of 511 among high schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).