For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,136 students in Fouke School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Fouke School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
3 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
1,136 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
105 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fouke School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 80-84% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#110 out of 259 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
36%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.61
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
% Black
n/a
19%
% White
94%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,255 in this school district is less 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 $10,801 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,255
$13,132
Spending / Student
$10,801
$13,043
Best Fouke School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paulette Smith Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Panther Dr
Fouke, AR 71837
(870) 653-2304
Fouke, AR 71837
(870) 653-2304
Grades: 6-8
| 269 students
Rank: #22.
Fouke Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
370 E Red Cut Rd
Fouke, AR 71837
(870) 653-4165
Fouke, AR 71837
(870) 653-4165
Grades: PK-5
| 532 students
Rank: #33.
Fouke High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
403 Panther Dr
Fouke, AR 71837
(870) 653-4551
Fouke, AR 71837
(870) 653-4551
Grades: 9-12
| 335 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fouke School District?
Fouke School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,136 students.
What is the rank of Fouke School District?
Fouke School District is ranked #109 out of 258 school districts in Arkansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Fouke School District?
94% of Fouke School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fouke School District?
Fouke School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Fouke School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,801 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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