Northside High School vs Springdale High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arkansas, United States, 93 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
Springdale High School
Springdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,207 students
| Measure | Northside High School Fort Smith, Arkansas | Springdale High School Springdale, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #211 of 276 | #234 of 276 |
| National rank | #13253 of 16,910 | #14405 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,231 | 2,207 |
| Enrollment | 2,231 | 2,207 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.4% | 85.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 23% |
| city | Fort Smith | Springdale |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northside High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.4 vs 24.9).
- •Springdale High School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 22%).
- •Northside High School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 27%).
- •Northside High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.4% vs 85.9%).
- •Northside High School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.8).
- •Northside High School is the larger school with 2,231 students compared with 2,207.
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 Springdale High School?
On the Success Index (US), Northside High School ranks higher (30.4 vs 24.9 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 Northside High School and Springdale High School?
About 93 km in a straight line, between Fort Smith and Springdale in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northside High School: 2,231. Springdale High School: 2,207. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northside High School and Springdale High School rank in Arkansas?
Northside High School is 211th of 276 and Springdale High School is 234th of 276 among high schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).