Top Rankings
Fayetteville School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 10,560 students in Fayetteville School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Fayetteville School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 40% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Fayetteville School District are Vandergriff Elementary School, Root Elementary School and Mcnair Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Fayetteville School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arkansas.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
16 Schools
1,101 Schools
# Students
10,560 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
679 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Fayetteville School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 259 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#17 out of 259 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
36%
Graduation Rate
89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.60
# American Indian Students
42 Students
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
289 Students
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,403 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
14%
# Black Students
1,084 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
10%
19%
# White Students
6,622 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
63%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
176 Students
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Two or more races Students
944 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
134
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
835
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
891
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
827
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
861
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
858
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
891
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
811
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
739
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
689
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
796
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
760
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
756
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
712
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
-
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,343 is higher than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,631 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$152 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$144 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,343
$12,914
Spending / Student
$13,631
$12,826
Best Fayetteville School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vandergriff Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2975 E Township St
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 527-3600
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 527-3600
Grades: K-4
| 617 students
Rank: #22.
Root Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1529 Mission Blvd
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3075
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3075
Grades: K-4
| 469 students
Rank: #33.
Mcnair Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3030 E Mission Blvd
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 527-3660
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 527-3660
Grades: 5-6
| 746 students
Rank: #44.
Woodland Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 E Poplar St
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 444-3067
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 444-3067
Grades: 7-8
| 752 students
Rank: #55.
Holcomb Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2900 N Salem Rd
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(479) 527-3610
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(479) 527-3610
Grades: PK-4
| 643 students
Rank: #66.
Butterfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3050 N Old Missouri Rd
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 444-3081
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 444-3081
Grades: PK-4
| 537 students
Rank: #77.
Happy Hollow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 S Ray Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3085
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3085
Grades: PK-4
| 533 students
Rank: #88.
Holt Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2365 N Rupple Rd
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(479) 527-3670
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(479) 527-3670
Grades: 5-6
| 525 students
Rank: #99.
Fayetteville Virtual Academy- Dist Conversion Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 S Ray Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3085
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3085
Grades: K-12
| 179 students
Rank: #1010.
Fayetteville High School East
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 W Stone St
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3050
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3050
Grades: 9-12
| 2,685 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Leverett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1124 W Cleveland St
Fayetteville, AR 72702
(479) 444-3077
Fayetteville, AR 72702
(479) 444-3077
Grades: PK-4
| 297 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
425 N Nighland Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3073
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3073
Grades: K-4
| 302 students
Rank: #1313.
Asbell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 N Sang Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3080
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3080
Grades: PK-4
| 369 students
Rank: #1414.
Ramay Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 S Sang Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3064
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3064
Grades: 7-8
| 645 students
Rank: #1515.
Owl Creek School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
375 N Rupple Rd
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(479) 718-0200
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(479) 718-0200
Grades: PK-6
| 1,024 students
Rank: #1616.
Agee Lierly Life Preparation Services School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2350 Old Farmington Rd
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3083
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3083
Grades: 9-12
| 237 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fayetteville School District?
Fayetteville School District manages 16 public schools serving 10,560 students.
What is the rank of Fayetteville School District?
Fayetteville School District is ranked #16 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fayetteville School District?
63% of Fayetteville School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fayetteville School District?
Fayetteville School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Fayetteville School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,631 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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