Fayetteville School District

1000 W Stone St
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

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 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 10,164 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 39%), 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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
17 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
10,164 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
678 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Fayetteville School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 258 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.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#17 out of 259 school districts
(Top 10%)
52%
38%
52%
40%
47%
36%
89%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
14%
15%
% Black
10%
19%
% White
62%
58%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,902 is higher than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,162 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$152 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$144 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,902
$13,132
Spending / Student
$14,162
$13,043

Best Fayetteville School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vandergriff Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2975 E Township St
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 527-3600
Grades: K-4
| 573 students
Rank: #22.
Root Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1529 Mission Blvd
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3075
Grades: K-4
| 465 students
Rank: #33.
Mcnair Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3030 E Mission Blvd
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 527-3660
Grades: 5-6
| 761 students
Rank: #44.
Woodland Junior High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1 E Poplar St
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 444-3067
Grades: 7-8
| 713 students
Rank: #55.
Holcomb Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2900 N Salem Rd
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(479) 527-3610
Grades: K-4
| 578 students
Rank: #66.
Butterfield Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3050 N Old Missouri Rd
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 444-3081
Grades: K-4
| 560 students
Rank: #77.
Happy Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 S Ray Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3085
Grades: K-4
| 513 students
Rank: #88.
Holt Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2365 N Rupple Rd
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(479) 527-3670
Grades: 5-6
| 449 students
Rank: #99.
Fayetteville Virtual Academy District Conversion Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 S Ray Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3085
Grades: K-12
| 129 students
Rank: #1010.
Fayetteville High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1001 W Stone St
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3050
Grades: 9-12
| 2,599 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Leverett Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1124 W Cleveland St
Fayetteville, AR 72702
(479) 444-3077
Grades: K-4
| 257 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
425 N Nighland Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3073
Grades: K-4
| 280 students
Rank: #1313.
Asbell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1500 N Sang Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3080
Grades: K-4
| 309 students
Rank: #1414.
Ramay Junior High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 S Sang Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3064
Grades: 7-8
| 721 students
Rank: #1515.
Owl Creek School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
375 N Rupple Rd
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(479) 718-0200
Grades: K-6
| 561 students
Rank: #1616.
Agee Lierly Life Preparation Services School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2350 Old Farmington Rd
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3083
Grades: 9-12
| 254 students
Rank: n/an/a
888 S. Rupple Road
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(479) 718-0254
Grades: 5-6
| 442 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Fayetteville School District?
Fayetteville School District manages 17 public schools serving 10,164 students.
What is the rank of Fayetteville School District?
Fayetteville School District is ranked #16 out of 258 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?
62% of Fayetteville School District students are White, 14% 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 15:1, 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 $14,162 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 17 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 10,164 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 89% (Btm 50% in AR)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 52% (Top 10%)
  • : 52% (Top 10%)
  • : 47% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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