Little Rock Southwest High School vs Southside High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arkansas, United States, 198 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Little Rock Southwest High School
Mabelvale · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,045 students
Southside High School
Fort Smith · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,053 students
| Measure | Little Rock Southwest High School Mabelvale, Arkansas | Southside High School Fort Smith, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #214 of 276 | #53 of 276 |
| National rank | #13364 of 16,910 | #6867 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,045 | 2,053 |
| Enrollment | 2,045 | 2,053 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.9% | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 53% |
| Math proficiency | – | 40% |
| city | Mabelvale | Fort Smith |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southside High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 29.9).
- •Southside High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.3% vs 99.9%).
- •Southside High School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.1).
- •Southside High School is the larger school with 2,053 students compared with 2,045.
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 Little Rock Southwest High School better than Southside High School?
On the Success Index (US), Southside High School ranks higher (55.7 vs 29.9 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 Little Rock Southwest High School and Southside High School?
About 198 km in a straight line, between Mabelvale and Fort Smith in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Little Rock Southwest High School: 2,045. Southside High School: 2,053. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Little Rock Southwest High School and Southside High School rank in Arkansas?
Little Rock Southwest High School is 214th of 276 and Southside High School is 53rd of 276 among high schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).