Fayetteville School District
School District · Fayetteville, Arkansas
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
16
9 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
10,164
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
16
9 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
10,164
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
How this district compares
Arkansas rank
#76 of 245
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Arkansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,085
+$679 vs Arkansas median
District size
10,164 students
Much larger than Arkansas median
The short answer
Fayetteville School District ranks #76 of 245 Arkansas districts by overall school rating. Fayetteville School District's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 16 schools. Its top-rated schools are Vandergriff Elementary School (9.0/10), Root Elementary School (8.7/10), and Woodland Junior High School (8.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.0/10 despite 68% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Fayetteville School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Fayetteville School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (16 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vandergriff Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Root Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Woodland Junior High School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Holcomb Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Fayetteville High School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Leverett Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Ramay Junior High School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Fayetteville Virtual Academy District Conversion Charter Sch | 7.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Owl Creek School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Mcnair Middle School | 6.7 / 10 |
See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $13,085 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Fayetteville School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Vandergriff Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Fayetteville School District students show an average math proficiency of 61.1% and ELA proficiency of 59.4%.
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 schoolsElementary Schools9
Middle Schools4
District Details
- State
- Arkansas
- City
- Fayetteville
- Total Enrollment
- 10,164
- Teachers (FTE)
- 677
- District spending per student
- $13,085NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Fayetteville School District?
Fayetteville School District's district-level spending was $13,085 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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?
Vandergriff Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Fayetteville School District with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Fayetteville School District?
Across schools in Fayetteville School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 61.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.4%. 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 6.9/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 61.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.4%
How we rate schools
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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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