Howard Elementary School vs William O. Darby Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard Elementary School
Fort Smith · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
299 students
William O. Darby Middle School
Fort Smith · Public middle · Grades 6–8
711 students
| Measure | Howard Elementary School Fort Smith, Arkansas | William O. Darby Middle School Fort Smith, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #448 of 511 | #165 of 211 |
| National rank | #43966 of 50,301 | #10791 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 299 | 711 |
| Enrollment | 299 | 711 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.3% | 82.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 32% |
| city | Fort Smith | Fort Smith |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William O. Darby Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.4 vs 21.4).
- •Howard Elementary School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •William O. Darby Middle School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 29%).
- •William O. Darby Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.8% vs 92.3%).
- •William O. Darby Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 19.9).
- •William O. Darby Middle School is the larger school with 711 students compared with 299.
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 Howard Elementary School better than William O. Darby Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), William O. Darby Middle School ranks higher (35.4 vs 21.4 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 Howard Elementary School and William O. Darby Middle School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Fort Smith and Fort Smith in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard Elementary School: 299. William O. Darby Middle School: 711. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard Elementary School and William O. Darby Middle School rank in Arkansas?
Howard Elementary School is 448th of 511 and William O. Darby Middle School is 165th of 211 among elementary schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).