For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,982 students in Fayetteville, AR. The top ranked public high schools in Fayetteville, AR are Fayetteville Virtual Academy District Conversion Charter School, Fayetteville High School and Agee Lierly Life Preparation Services School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayetteville, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Fayetteville have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public high schools.
Fayetteville, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fayetteville High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Fayetteville, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fayetteville Virtual Academy District Conversion 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
| 129 students
Rank: #22.
Fayetteville High 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
| 2,599 students
Rank: #33.
Agee Lierly Life Preparation Services 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
| 254 students
Rank: n/an/a
Northwest Techical Institute Secondary Career Center
Vocational School
2350 W Old Farmington Rd
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3058
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3058
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Fayetteville, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2350 Old Farmington
Fayetteville, AR 72702
(479) 444-3058
Fayetteville, AR 72702
(479) 444-3058
Grades: 10-12
| 156 students
612 South College
Fayetteville, AR 72702
(479) 444-3087
Fayetteville, AR 72702
(479) 444-3087
Grades: K-5
| 324 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Fayetteville, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in Fayetteville, AR include Fayetteville Virtual Academy District Conversion Charter School, Fayetteville High School and Agee Lierly Life Preparation Services School. Fayetteville has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arkansas.
How many public high schools are located in Fayetteville?
4 public high schools are located in Fayetteville.
What is the racial composition of students in Fayetteville?
Fayetteville public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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