Premier High School of Fort Smith vs Southside High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Arkansas, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Premier High School of Fort Smith
Little Rock · Charter high · Grades 9–12
99 students
Southside High School
Fort Smith · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,053 students
| Measure | Premier High School of Fort Smith Little Rock, Arkansas | Southside High School Fort Smith, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #22 of 276 | #53 of 276 |
| National rank | #4269 of 16,910 | #6867 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 99 | 2,053 |
| Enrollment | 99 | 2,053 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.4% | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 3.2 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 53% |
| Math proficiency | – | 40% |
| city | Little Rock | Fort Smith |
| state | Arkansas | Arkansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Premier High School of Fort Smith scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.1 vs 55.7).
- •Premier High School of Fort Smith does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.4% vs 48.3%).
- •Premier High School of Fort Smith does better on students per teacher (3.2 vs 10.8).
- •Southside High School is the larger school with 2,053 students compared with 99.
- •Premier High School of Fort Smith is a charter school while Southside High School is a public 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 Premier High School of Fort Smith better than Southside High School?
On the Success Index (US), Premier High School of Fort Smith ranks higher (66.1 vs 55.7 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 Premier High School of Fort Smith and Southside High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Little Rock and Fort Smith in Arkansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Premier High School of Fort Smith: 99. Southside High School: 2,053. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Premier High School of Fort Smith and Southside High School rank in Arkansas?
Premier High School of Fort Smith is 22nd of 276 and Southside High School is 53rd of 276 among high schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).