Fayetteville School District
School District · Fayetteville, Arkansas
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
16
9 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,085
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
16
9 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,085
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
How this district compares
Arkansas rank
#81 of 244
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Arkansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,085
+$679 vs Arkansas median
District size
10,164 students
Much larger than Arkansas median
About Fayetteville School District
Fayetteville School District is a Fayetteville, Arkansas school district serving 16 schools. The district educates 10,164 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. The district invests $13,085 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Fayetteville School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Woodland Junior High School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Fayetteville School District students show an average math proficiency of 54.6% and ELA proficiency of 49.3%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Fayetteville School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Fayetteville School District with test data.
Schools in Fayetteville School District
16 schools Elementary Schools 9
Middle Schools 4
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Arkansas
- City
- Fayetteville
- Total Enrollment
- 10,164
- Teachers (FTE)
- 677
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fayetteville School District?
Fayetteville School District has 16 schools in total — 9 elementary, 4 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Fayetteville School District?
The average composite rating for Fayetteville School District is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Fayetteville School District?
Fayetteville School District spends $13,085 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fayetteville School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Fayetteville School District is 15:1.
What is the top-rated school in Fayetteville School District?
Woodland Junior High School is the highest-rated school in Fayetteville School District with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Fayetteville School District?
Across schools in Fayetteville School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Fayetteville School District compare to other districts in Arkansas?
Fayetteville School District has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 16 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Arkansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.3%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in AR
Compare Fayetteville School District with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Nettleton School District (8)
- Texarkana School District (8)
- Sheridan School District (7)
- Paragould School District (7)
- Pine Bluff School District (7)
- Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas (7)
- Jacksonville North Pulaski School District (7)
- Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas (7)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arkansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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