Northside High School vs Premier High School of Fort Smith
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arkansas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northside High School
Fort Smith · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,231 students
Premier High School of Fort Smith
Little Rock · Charter high · Grades 9–12
99 students
| Measure | Northside High School Fort Smith, Arkansas | Premier High School of Fort Smith Little Rock, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank | #211 of 276 | #22 of 276 |
| National rank | #13253 of 16,910 | #4269 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,231 | 99 |
| Enrollment | 2,231 | 99 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.4% | 40.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 3.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | – |
| Math proficiency | 22% | – |
| city | Fort Smith | Little Rock |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Premier High School of Fort Smith scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.1 vs 30.4).
- •Premier High School of Fort Smith does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.4% vs 77.4%).
- •Premier High School of Fort Smith does better on students per teacher (3.2 vs 11.3).
- •Northside High School is the larger school with 2,231 students compared with 99.
- •Northside High School is a public school while Premier High School of Fort Smith is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Northside High School better than Premier High School of Fort Smith?
On the Success Index (US), Premier High School of Fort Smith ranks higher (66.1 vs 30.4 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 Northside High School and Premier High School of Fort Smith?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Fort Smith and Little Rock in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northside High School: 2,231. Premier High School of Fort Smith: 99. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northside High School and Premier High School of Fort Smith rank in Arkansas?
Northside High School is 211th of 276 and Premier High School of Fort Smith is 22nd of 276 among high schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).