Fayetteville School District

The Fayetteville School District in Arkansas is home to 16 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district is highly ranked, placing 24th out of 252 districts in the state and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Several schools in the district stand out as top performers. Fayetteville High School ranks among the best in the state, with a statewide ranking of 54 out of 305 high schools and a 4-star rating. Two elementary schools, Vandergriff Elementary and Root Elementary, are exceptional, ranking 5th out of 497 elementary schools in Arkansas and earning 5-star ratings. Woodland Junior High School is also a standout, ranking 15th out of 335 middle schools in the state and earning a 5-star rating.

While the district generally outperforms the state average in English Language Arts, Reading, and Science, there is room for improvement in Mathematics, particularly at the high school level. Additionally, the data reveals significant disparities in academic performance between the highest and lowest-performing schools, which may be influenced by factors such as student demographics and resource allocation. The district's alternative school, Agee Lierly Life Preparation Services School, also has notably lower performance metrics compared to the other schools, highlighting the unique needs and challenges of its specialized student population.