Premier High School of Fort Smith vs William O. Darby Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arkansas, United States, 2.4 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
William O. Darby Middle School
Fort Smith · Public middle · Grades 6–8
711 students
| Measure | Premier High School of Fort Smith Little Rock, Arkansas | William O. Darby Middle School Fort Smith, Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 25% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #22 of 276 | #165 of 211 |
| National rank | #4269 of 16,910 | #10791 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 99 | 711 |
| Enrollment | 99 | 711 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.4% | 82.8% |
| Students per teacher | 3.2 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 40% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| 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 35.4).
- •Premier High School of Fort Smith does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.4% vs 82.8%).
- •Premier High School of Fort Smith does better on students per teacher (3.2 vs 12.7).
- •William O. Darby Middle School is the larger school with 711 students compared with 99.
- •Premier High School of Fort Smith is a charter school while William O. Darby Middle 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 William O. Darby Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Premier High School of Fort Smith ranks higher (66.1 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 Premier High School of Fort Smith and William O. Darby Middle School?
About 2.4 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. William O. Darby Middle School: 711. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Premier High School of Fort Smith and William O. Darby Middle School rank in Arkansas?
Premier High School of Fort Smith is 22nd of 276 and William O. Darby Middle School is 165th of 211 among high schools in Arkansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).