Best Schools in Fort Smith, AR
Fort Smith, AR has a total of 50 schools including 11 high schools, 7 middle schools and 32 elementary schools. A total of 23,036 students attend Fort Smith, AR schools. On average, schools in Fort Smith score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Fort Smith exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Fort Smith, AR
Fort Smith, AR has 11 high schools with 7,625 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Fort Smith score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Fort Smith don't meet expectations.
1. Greenwood High School
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Greenwood School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 879 Students
2. Southside High School
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Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1956 Students
3. Van Buren High School
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Van Buren School District • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1228 Students
4. Hackett High School
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Hackett School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 327 Students
5. Pocola Hs
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Pocola • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 207 Students
6. Northside High School
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Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2433 Students
7. Furture School Of Fort Smith
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Future School Of Fort Smith • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 241 Students
8. Belle Point Alternative Center
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Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 65 Students
9. Premier High School Of Fort Smith
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Responsive Ed Solutions Premier High School Of Little Rock • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 63 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fort Smith, AR
Fort Smith, AR has 7 middle schools with 4,456 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Fort Smith score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Fort Smith exceed expectations.
1. L. A. Chaffin Jr. High School
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Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 725 Students
2. East Hills Middle School
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Greenwood School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 590 Students
3. Ramsey Junior High School
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Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 832 Students
4. Butterfield Junior High School
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Van Buren School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 613 Students
5. Dora Kimmons Jr. High School
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Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 841 Students
6. William O. Darby Jr. High Sch.
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Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 700 Students
7. Pocola Ms
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Pocola • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 155 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fort Smith, AR
Fort Smith, AR has 32 elementary schools with 10,955 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Fort Smith score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Fort Smith exceed expectations.
1. East Pointe Elementary School
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Greenwood School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 734 Students
2. John P. Woods Elem. School
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Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 487 Students
3. Westwood Elementary School
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Greenwood School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 823 Students
4. Elmer H. Cook Elem. School
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Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 500 Students
5. Cavanaugh Elementary School
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Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 310 Students
6. Euper Lane Elementary School
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Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students
7. Bonneville Elementary School
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Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 281 Students
8. Fairview Elementary School
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Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 458 Students
9. Beard Elementary School
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Fort Smith School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 309 Students
10. King Elementary School
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Van Buren School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 443 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fort Smith, AR
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fort Smith, AR has a total population of 91,030 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fort Smith, AR
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Fort Smith, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
39.98 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
32.14 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fort Smith, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fort Smith, AR.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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