Schools in Fort Smith, Arkansas (2025)
26 schools · 13,969 students · 23 public, 3 charter · median Enrollment 397.
Fort Smith, in Arkansas, has 26 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 13,969 students. By level there are 17 elementary, 5 high, 4 middle; by sector 23 public, 3 charter.
The median Enrollment across Fort Smith's schools is 397, below the Arkansas median of 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
25 of the 26 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Haas Hall Academy Fort Smith (86.9, top 5% of high schools nationally), followed by L. A. Chaffin Middle School (72.3, top 25% of middle schools nationally), and John P. Woods Elementary School (65.0, top 50% of elementary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of United States for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Northside High School (2,231 students), Southside High School (2,053 students), Ramsey Middle School (801 students).
Ranked schools in Fort Smith
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Arkansas.
- 187Haas Hall Academy Fort SmithFort Smith · Charter High3% Free/reduced-price lunch · 101 students
- 272L. A. Chaffin Middle SchoolFort Smith · Public Middle65% Math proficiency · 753 students
- 365John P. Woods Elementary SchoolFort Smith · Public Elementary69% Math proficiency · 514 students
- 460Elmer H. Cook Elementary SchoolFort Smith · Public Elementary69% Math proficiency · 459 students
- 557Euper Lane Elementary SchoolFort Smith · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 397 students
- 656Southside High SchoolFort Smith · Public High40% Math proficiency · 2,053 students
- 755Ramsey Middle SchoolFort Smith · Public Middle50% Math proficiency · 801 students
- 853Cavanaugh Elementary SchoolFort Smith · Public Elementary56% Math proficiency · 303 students
- 951Fairview Elementary SchoolFort Smith · Public Elementary66% Math proficiency · 582 students
- 1050Beard Elementary SchoolFort Smith · Public Elementary58% Math proficiency · 297 students
- 1150Ballman Elementary SchoolFort Smith · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 286 students
- 1247Bonneville Elementary SchoolFort Smith · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 287 students
- 1338Raymond F. Orr Elementary SchoolFort Smith · Public Elementary48% Math proficiency · 235 students
- 1435William O. Darby Middle SchoolFort Smith · Public Middle32% Math proficiency · 711 students
- 1535Carnall Elementary SchoolFort Smith · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 172 students
- 1631Tilles Elementary SchoolFort Smith · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 343 students
- 1730Northside High SchoolFort Smith · Public High22% Math proficiency · 2,231 students
- 1829Sutton Elementary SchoolFort Smith · Public Elementary40% Math proficiency · 411 students
- 1928Dora Kimmons Middle SchoolFort Smith · Public Middle32% Math proficiency · 753 students
- 2028Future School of Fort SmithFort Smith · Charter High17% Math proficiency · 235 students
- 2124Spradling Elementary SchoolFort Smith · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 307 students
- 2223Sunnymede Elementary SchoolFort Smith · Public Elementary36% Math proficiency · 510 students
- 2321Howard Elementary SchoolFort Smith · Public Elementary39% Math proficiency · 299 students
- 2420Park Elementary SchoolFort Smith · Public Elementary34% Math proficiency · 387 students
- 2514Harry C. Morrison Elementary SchoolFort Smith · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 493 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Haas Hall Academy Fort Smith Fort Smith · High · Grades 7–12 | Charter | 86.9 Top 5% | 3% Free/reduced-price lunch | 101 |
| 2 | L. A. Chaffin Middle School Fort Smith · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 72.3 Top 25% | 65% Math proficiency | 753 |
| 3 | John P. Woods Elementary School Fort Smith · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 65.0 Top 50% | 69% Math proficiency | 514 |
| 4 | Elmer H. Cook Elementary School Fort Smith · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 59.6 Top 50% | 69% Math proficiency | 459 |
| 5 | Euper Lane Elementary School Fort Smith · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 56.8 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 397 |
| 6 | Southside High School Fort Smith · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 55.7 Top 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 2,053 |
| 7 | Ramsey Middle School Fort Smith · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 55.0 Top 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 801 |
| 8 | Cavanaugh Elementary School Fort Smith · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 53.4 Top 50% | 56% Math proficiency | 303 |
| 9 | Fairview Elementary School Fort Smith · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 51.0 Top 50% | 66% Math proficiency | 582 |
| 10 | Beard Elementary School Fort Smith · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 50.1 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 297 |
| 11 | Ballman Elementary School Fort Smith · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 49.8 Lower 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 286 |
| 12 | Bonneville Elementary School Fort Smith · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 46.9 Lower 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 287 |
| 13 | Raymond F. Orr Elementary School Fort Smith · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 37.7 Lower 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 235 |
| 14 | William O. Darby Middle School Fort Smith · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 35.4 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 711 |
| 15 | Carnall Elementary School Fort Smith · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 34.6 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 172 |
| 16 | Tilles Elementary School Fort Smith · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 30.9 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 343 |
| 17 | Northside High School Fort Smith · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 30.4 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 2,231 |
| 18 | Sutton Elementary School Fort Smith · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 29.2 Lower 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 411 |
| 19 | Dora Kimmons Middle School Fort Smith · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 28.2 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 753 |
| 20 | Future School of Fort Smith Fort Smith · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 27.5 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 235 |
| 21 | Spradling Elementary School Fort Smith · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 23.8 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 307 |
| 22 | Sunnymede Elementary School Fort Smith · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 23.4 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 510 |
| 23 | Howard Elementary School Fort Smith · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 21.4 Lower 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 299 |
| 24 | Park Elementary School Fort Smith · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 20.4 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 387 |
| 25 | Harry C. Morrison Elementary School Fort Smith · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 14.1 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 493 |
Other schools in Fort Smith
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Fort Smith side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Fort Smith?
Haas Hall Academy Fort Smith is the highest-ranked school in Fort Smith with a Success Index (US) of 86.9 out of 100 (Top 5% of high schools in United States).
How many schools are in Fort Smith?
Fort Smith has 26 schools (5 high, 4 middle, 17 elementary) educating 13,969 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Fort Smith?
The median Enrollment across schools in Fort Smith is 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.