Northridge Middle School vs William O. Darby Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Arkansas, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northridge Middle School
Van Buren · Public middle · Grades 6–8
713 students
William O. Darby Middle School
Fort Smith · Public middle · Grades 6–8
711 students
| Measure | Northridge Middle School Van Buren, Arkansas | William O. Darby Middle School Fort Smith, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #61 of 211 | #165 of 211 |
| National rank | #5208 of 15,369 | #10791 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 713 | 711 |
| Enrollment | 713 | 711 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.3% | 82.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 32% |
| city | Van Buren | Fort Smith |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northridge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.2 vs 35.4).
- •Northridge Middle School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Northridge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 40%).
- •Northridge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.3% vs 82.8%).
- •William O. Darby Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.2).
- •Northridge Middle School is the larger school with 713 students compared with 711.
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 Northridge Middle School better than William O. Darby Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Northridge Middle School ranks higher (61.2 vs 35.4 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 Northridge Middle School and William O. Darby Middle School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Van Buren and Fort Smith in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northridge Middle School: 713. William O. Darby Middle School: 711. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northridge Middle School and William O. Darby Middle School rank in Arkansas?
Northridge Middle School is 61st of 211 and William O. Darby Middle School is 165th of 211 among middle schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).