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5.9 avg / 10

Fort Smith School District

School District · Fort Smith, Arkansas

Students: 14,060
Teachers (FTE): 980

Avg Rating

5.9

out of 10

Schools

27

19 elem, 4 mid, 3 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,459

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.3:1

How this district compares

Arkansas rank

#167 of 244

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.3

below Arkansas avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,459

+$53 vs Arkansas median

District size

14,060 students

Much larger than Arkansas median

About Fort Smith School District

Fort Smith School District is a Fort Smith, Arkansas school district serving 27 schools. The district educates 14,060 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1. The district invests $12,459 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.9/10, Fort Smith School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is L. A. Chaffin Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.

In standardized testing, Fort Smith School District students show an average math proficiency of 39.1% and ELA proficiency of 38.3%.

The district includes 19 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 3 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Fort Smith School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 39.1%
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ELA Proficiency 38.3%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Fort Smith School District with test data.

District Details

State
Arkansas
City
Fort Smith
Total Enrollment
14,060
Teachers (FTE)
980
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Fort Smith School District?

Fort Smith School District has 27 schools in total — 19 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Fort Smith School District?

The average composite rating for Fort Smith School District is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Fort Smith School District?

Fort Smith School District spends $12,459 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Fort Smith School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Fort Smith School District is 14.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Fort Smith School District?

L. A. Chaffin Middle School is the highest-rated school in Fort Smith School District with a composite score of 8.5/10.

What are the test scores in Fort Smith School District?

Across schools in Fort Smith School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Fort Smith School District compare to other districts in Arkansas?

Fort Smith School District has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 27 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
5.9/10
Math Proficiency
39.1%
ELA Proficiency
38.3%

Resources

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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 methodology

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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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