Heber Springs Elementary School vs West Side Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arkansas, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heber Springs Elementary School
Heber Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
743 students
West Side Elementary School
Greers Ferry · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
284 students
| Measure | Heber Springs Elementary School Heber Springs, Arkansas | West Side Elementary School Greers Ferry, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #86 of 511 | #302 of 511 |
| National rank | #16253 of 50,301 | #31493 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 743 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 743 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.2% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 47% |
| city | Heber Springs | Greers Ferry |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heber Springs Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 40.7).
- •Heber Springs Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 47%).
- •Heber Springs Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 52%).
- •Heber Springs Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.2% vs 100%).
- •West Side Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.5).
- •Heber Springs Elementary School is the larger school with 743 students compared with 284.
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 Heber Springs Elementary School better than West Side Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Heber Springs Elementary School ranks higher (62.8 vs 40.7 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 Heber Springs Elementary School and West Side Elementary School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Heber Springs and Greers Ferry in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heber Springs Elementary School: 743. West Side Elementary School: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heber Springs Elementary School and West Side Elementary School rank in Arkansas?
Heber Springs Elementary School is 86th of 511 and West Side Elementary School is 302nd of 511 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).