Best traditional public schools in Fort Smith (2025)
District-run public schools. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 23 schools in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Arkansas.
- 172L. A. Chaffin Middle SchoolFort Smith · Public Middle65% Math proficiency · 753 students
- 265John P. Woods Elementary SchoolFort Smith · Public Elementary69% Math proficiency · 514 students
- 360Elmer H. Cook Elementary SchoolFort Smith · Public Elementary69% Math proficiency · 459 students
- 457Euper Lane Elementary SchoolFort Smith · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 397 students
- 556Southside High SchoolFort Smith · Public High40% Math proficiency · 2,053 students
- 655Ramsey Middle SchoolFort Smith · Public Middle50% Math proficiency · 801 students
- 753Cavanaugh Elementary SchoolFort Smith · Public Elementary56% Math proficiency · 303 students
- 851Fairview Elementary SchoolFort Smith · Public Elementary66% Math proficiency · 582 students
- 950Beard Elementary SchoolFort Smith · Public Elementary58% Math proficiency · 297 students
- 1050Ballman Elementary SchoolFort Smith · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 286 students
- 1147Bonneville Elementary SchoolFort Smith · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 287 students
- 1238Raymond F. Orr Elementary SchoolFort Smith · Public Elementary48% Math proficiency · 235 students
- 1335William O. Darby Middle SchoolFort Smith · Public Middle32% Math proficiency · 711 students
- 1435Carnall Elementary SchoolFort Smith · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 172 students
- 1531Tilles Elementary SchoolFort Smith · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 343 students
- 1630Northside High SchoolFort Smith · Public High22% Math proficiency · 2,231 students
- 1729Sutton Elementary SchoolFort Smith · Public Elementary40% Math proficiency · 411 students
- 1828Dora Kimmons Middle SchoolFort Smith · Public Middle32% Math proficiency · 753 students
- 1924Spradling Elementary SchoolFort Smith · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 307 students
- 2023Sunnymede Elementary SchoolFort Smith · Public Elementary36% Math proficiency · 510 students
- 2121Howard Elementary SchoolFort Smith · Public Elementary39% Math proficiency · 299 students
- 2220Park Elementary SchoolFort Smith · Public Elementary34% Math proficiency · 387 students
- 2314Harry C. Morrison Elementary SchoolFort Smith · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 493 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L. A. Chaffin Middle School Fort Smith · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 72.3 Top 25% | 65% Math proficiency | 753 |
| 2 | John P. Woods Elementary School Fort Smith · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 65.0 Top 50% | 69% Math proficiency | 514 |
| 3 | Elmer H. Cook Elementary School Fort Smith · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 59.6 Top 50% | 69% Math proficiency | 459 |
| 4 | Euper Lane Elementary School Fort Smith · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 56.8 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 397 |
| 5 | Southside High School Fort Smith · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 55.7 Top 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 2,053 |
| 6 | Ramsey Middle School Fort Smith · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 55.0 Top 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 801 |
| 7 | Cavanaugh Elementary School Fort Smith · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 53.4 Top 50% | 56% Math proficiency | 303 |
| 8 | Fairview Elementary School Fort Smith · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 51.0 Top 50% | 66% Math proficiency | 582 |
| 9 | Beard Elementary School Fort Smith · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 50.1 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 297 |
| 10 | Ballman Elementary School Fort Smith · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 49.8 Lower 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 286 |
| 11 | Bonneville Elementary School Fort Smith · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 46.9 Lower 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 287 |
| 12 | Raymond F. Orr Elementary School Fort Smith · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 37.7 Lower 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 235 |
| 13 | William O. Darby Middle School Fort Smith · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 35.4 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 711 |
| 14 | Carnall Elementary School Fort Smith · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 34.6 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 172 |
| 15 | Tilles Elementary School Fort Smith · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 30.9 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 343 |
| 16 | Northside High School Fort Smith · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 30.4 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 2,231 |
| 17 | Sutton Elementary School Fort Smith · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 29.2 Lower 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 411 |
| 18 | Dora Kimmons Middle School Fort Smith · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 28.2 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 753 |
| 19 | Spradling Elementary School Fort Smith · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 23.8 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 307 |
| 20 | Sunnymede Elementary School Fort Smith · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 23.4 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 510 |
| 21 | Howard Elementary School Fort Smith · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 21.4 Lower 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 299 |
| 22 | Park Elementary School Fort Smith · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 20.4 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 387 |
| 23 | Harry C. Morrison Elementary School Fort Smith · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 14.1 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 493 |
L. A. Chaffin Middle School in Fort Smith leads the 2025 list of traditional public schools in Fort Smith with a Success Index (US) of 72.3. Of the 23 schools shown, 23 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Arkansas traditional public schools rankings, every school on the Fort Smith page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best public school in Fort Smith?
L. A. Chaffin Middle School in Fort Smith, Arkansas ranks first among traditional public schools in Fort Smith with a Success Index (US) of 72.3 out of 100 (Enrollment: 753).
How are traditional public schools in Fort Smith ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.