Heber Springs High School vs West Side High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arkansas, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heber Springs High School
Heber Springs · Public high · Grades 9–12
483 students
West Side High School
Greers Ferry · Public high · Grades 7–12
213 students
| Measure | Heber Springs High School Heber Springs, Arkansas | West Side High School Greers Ferry, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #31 of 276 | #206 of 276 |
| National rank | #5333 of 16,910 | #13035 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 483 | 213 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 213 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.9% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 5.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 27% |
| city | Heber Springs | Greers Ferry |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heber Springs High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.8 vs 31.4).
- •Heber Springs High School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 27%).
- •Heber Springs High School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 42%).
- •Heber Springs High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.9% vs 100%).
- •West Side High School does better on students per teacher (5.8 vs 8.2).
- •Heber Springs High School is the larger school with 483 students compared with 213.
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 High School better than West Side High School?
On the Success Index (US), Heber Springs High School ranks higher (61.8 vs 31.4 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 Heber Springs High School and West Side High School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Heber Springs and Greers Ferry in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heber Springs High School: 483. West Side High School: 213. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heber Springs High School and West Side High School rank in Arkansas?
Heber Springs High School is 31st of 276 and West Side High School is 206th of 276 among high schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).