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Fayetteville High School

Public Grades 9-12

28^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 293 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 90% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Fayetteville High School is a large, high-performing public high school in Fayetteville, AR, serving 2,588 students in grades 9-12 as part of the highly-rated Fayetteville School District. This school stands out as a top-tier option in the region, consistently ranking in the top 10-15% of all Arkansas high schools, with a current state rank of 28th out of 293 schools. Its academic proficiency rates in English Language Arts (51.1%), Reading (52.7%), and Biology (59.8%) significantly outperform the state average and are notably higher than nearby large public schools like Springdale High School (ranked 265th) and Har-Ber High School (ranked 141st). For example, Fayetteville's Biology proficiency rate is nearly double that of Har-Ber and more than triple that of Springdale, demonstrating consistently strong instruction across core subjects.

The school also boasts a high graduation rate of 93.2% and a low dropout rate of 1.3%, both better than the state average and many neighboring schools. With a low student-to-teacher ratio of 11.2:1 and above-average per-student spending, Fayetteville High School provides a supportive learning environment. While it is outperformed by the specialized Haas Hall Academy charter schools (ranked 4th and 9th), Fayetteville's performance is arguably more impressive given its large, diverse student body of 2,588 students, compared to Haas Hall's tiny, selective enrollment. Only 35.6% of Fayetteville students qualify for free or reduced lunch, a much lower rate than Springdale High School (85.9%) or Har-Ber (59%), which correlates with its strong academic outcomes.

One interesting finding is an "Algebra anomaly," where the school's Algebra proficiency rate (40.5%) is significantly lower than its district average (62.6%), suggesting a potential area for curriculum improvement. Additionally, 9th graders dramatically outperform 10th graders in Geometry and Biology, likely because high-achieving freshmen take advanced courses early. While Fayetteville's state ranking has slightly declined from a peak of 8th in 2017-2018 to 28th currently, its own test scores have been improving year-over-year, indicating that other schools may be catching up. Overall, Fayetteville High School offers a robust, equitable education that is a standout choice for families in Northwest Arkansas.

2,588

Students ?

11.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,846

Per pupil spending ?

35.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

994 W Martin Luther King Blvd
Fayetteville, AR 72701

(479) 444-3050

District: Fayetteville School District

Feeder schools for Fayetteville High School:

Elementary:	Asbell Elementary School
	Butterfield Elementary School
	Happy Hollow Elementary School
	Holcomb Elementary School
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	Leverett Elementary School
	Owl Creek School
	Root Elementary School
	Vandergriff Elementary School
	Washington Elementary School
Middle:	Holt Middle School
	McNair Middle School
	Ramay Junior High School
	Woodland Junior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.5%

Hispanic:

14.6%

African American:

10.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 90th percentile in 2016 → 90th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (52% vs 39% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 10% of Arkansas high schools

✓93% graduate in 4 years — above the Arkansas average (90%)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school52%

District avg54%

Arkansas avg39%

28^th of 293

Arkansas public high schools ?

Top 10%▲ up 1 pts since 2016

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SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2High Schools in the Fayetteville School District

34^th of 251Fayetteville School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	79.4	28 of 293	90.4%	★★★★★
2025	74.0	46 of 291	84.2%	★★★★☆
2024	71.7	54 of 305	82.3%	★★★★☆
2023	77.4	43 of 295	85.4%	★★★★☆
2022	84.7	18 of 282	93.6%	★★★★★
2021	90.3	13 of 290	95.5%	★★★★★
2019	87.6	14 of 282	95.0%	★★★★★
2018	92.3	8 of 263	97.0%	★★★★★
2017	85.0	21 of 264	92.0%	★★★★★
2016	83.8	28 of 269	89.6%	★★★★☆
2015	62.0	58 of 267	78.3%	★★★★☆
2014	59.7	90 of 268	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	83.0	12 of 271	95.6%	★★★★★
2012	72.8	33 of 266	87.6%	★★★★☆
2011	58.9	96 of 266	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	60.3	77 of 262	70.6%	★★★★☆
2009	57.4	88 of 261	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	52.3	99 of 256	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	49.9	111 of 258	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	50.2	101 of 232	56.5%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Biology60%+17 vs state

Reading53%+12 vs state

English Language Arts51%+12 vs state

Geometry48%+22 vs state

Algebra41%+4 vs state

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by a parent
Sunday, March 18, 2012

Both my son's graduated (2006 & 2010) from Fayetteville High School and, as parents, my wife and I feel like they were well prepared for college thanks to the extensive AP program offerred by the high school. Both received scholarships and the first has graduated from the University of Arkansas, while the other is finishing his sophomore year in engineering and physics. As a college town, our kids grew up with others whose parents are professors in a large college, so lots of expectations about doing well at school. Besides AP and sports, many of the other programs are very good as well. Both of our sons were in band, and one marched in the Rose Parade (and Fiesta Bowl parade), the other marched in the Macy's Day parade. Yes, there are some teachers that could be stronger, but overall we were very pleased with the school district's efforts to prepare our kids. Note: the high school will be new in 2014, and over half of the other schools are less than 10 years old (exception are the junior high schools). This is one of the top high schools in the state, although it is large (over 1,500 students) and the course catalog looks like a college-book. Close Quote

by a student
Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Fayetteville High School is a very unfortunate case. For a school that prides itself on how many academic scholars they have, it takes very little time and effort to recognize or reward them. It is a shame for me to have to report that the school places very little importance on anything that isn't sports. Basketball, baseball, tennis, bowling, and, most importantly, football. It seems as if the only thing that this high school cares about is sports.
Couple this disregard with a surprising amount of apathetic and, frankly, pathetic teachers who "teach" no more than a monkey would, or could, and the result is a mixed batch. For some, the year(s) are good; for others, bad. On the topic of teachers, there are a few (two, to my knowledge) that, for some strange reason, pride themselves on being "the best teachers" in their field. I have a teacher this year who will not answer my questions. I have tried, believe me. This teacher gives ridiculous and immature responses to my honest questions and the result is a low C in the class. I am a straight A student, and the only reason that it is not so in this class is because of the irresponsibility of this teacher. Another teacher is so bad that I have had to tell my friends to look at MY teacher's website, where she, ever so helpful, has put up all of her notes.
Fayetteville High School doesn't care. The office women are rude (I once tried to get a form signed; all three offices looked at me like I was an imbecile, and told me to go to each other - I eventually choose a man at random who looked like he could help me.), every year students go through a game of chance with what teachers they have, and the school doesn't care for anything but sports. I only go here because I adore the choir program - which, if you haven't heard anything about, is understandable - and I love my friends.
I would never send my child here, if I even decide to stay in Fayetteville. Don't get me wrong, Fayetteville as a town is fantastic. I love it. But the school system - really, all of it - is screwed up beyond belief. If you asked me, I would say the people who run the school and the system should be bulldozed (okay... maybe just fired!) with the rest of the school.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)					ATLAS Reading (2026)					ATLAS Mathematics (2026)			ATLAS Algebra (2026)			ATLAS Geometry (2026)				ATLAS Science (2026)			ATLAS Biology (2026)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 11th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology 11th Grade	ATLAS Biology 12th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fayetteville High School	Public	9-12	994 W Martin Luther King Blvd	Fayetteville	72701	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 444-3050	2,588	229	11.2	35.6%	1,618 (62.5%)	272 (10.5%)	377 (14.6%)	74 (2.9%)	13 (0.5%)	28 (1.1%)	206 (8.0%)	79.4	28^th of 293 public high schools	90.4%		74	46^th of 291 public high schools	84.2%	18			54.4	47.8	51.1			56.3	48.8	52.7					41.0	40.5	86.0	20.6		48.2				88.6	28.3	25.0		59.8	$14,846	$705	$14,141
Northwest Techical Institute Secondary Career Center	Public	9-12	2350 W Old Farmington Rd	Fayetteville	72701	Washington County	Northwest Arkansas Community College Regional Center	No	No	No	No	(479) 444-3058	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Agee Lierly Life Preparation Services School	Public	9-12	2350 Old Farmington Raod	Fayetteville	72701	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 444-3083	250	41	6.0	63.2%	89 (35.6%)	46 (18.4%)	67 (26.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.6%)	38 (15.2%)	1.8	288^th of 293 public high schools	1.7%		4	286^th of 291 public high schools	1.7%	2			0.0	0.0	0.0			0.0	5.9	2.6					0.0	0.0												0.0	$10,521	$485	$10,036
Greenland High School	Public	9-12	30 N Sandy Ave	Greenland	72737	Washington County	Greenland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 521-2366	260	27	9.5		216 (83.1%)	2 (0.8%)	24 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.2%)	55.7	123^rd of 293 public high schools	58.0%		33	213^th of 291 public high schools	26.8%	90			34.0	38.5	36.1			37.5	38.5	38.0					21.6	21.6	47.3	12.1		27.3					58.8			58.2	$16,540	$844	$15,696
Farmington High School	Public	10-12	12327 N Highway 170	Farmington	72730	Washington County	Farmington School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 266-1860	690	81	8.5	27.7%	522 (75.7%)	23 (3.3%)	77 (11.2%)	4 (0.6%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (8.1%)	70.5	54^th of 293 public high schools	81.6%		57.5	104^th of 291 public high schools	64.3%	50				47.8	47.8				51.4	51.4								10.6		10.4					45.4			45.8	$11,610	$199	$11,411
Haas Hall Academy	Public, Charter	7-12	3880 North Front Street	Fayetteville	72703	Washington County	Haas Hall Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(479) 966-4930	499	28	17.9	1.0%	312 (62.5%)	18 (3.6%)	47 (9.4%)	64 (12.8%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	54 (10.8%)	91.4	9^th of 293 public high schools	96.9%		90.1	10^th of 291 public high schools	96.6%	1	76.9	74.3	80.5	88.2	79.9	82.7	71.9	80.5	83.8	79.3	82.6	54.5	73.5	83.9	72.2	78.6	55.1	47.1		54.6	78.9	80.5	79.9	87.6	50.0			82.6	$9,518	$214	$9,304
Springdale High School	Public	9-12	101 South Pleasant Street	Springdale	72765	Washington County	Springdale School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 750-8832	2,207	174	12.7	85.9%	313 (14.2%)	48 (2.2%)	1,314 (59.5%)	33 (1.5%)	7 (0.3%)	452 (20.5%)	40 (1.8%)	15.2	265^th of 293 public high schools	9.6%		22.2	246^th of 291 public high schools	15.5%	19				18.8	18.8				20.4	20.4						0.0		6.5	8.3	6.5					16.3	22.0	6.7	16.6	$13,873	$1,401	$12,471
Har-Ber High School	Public	9-12	300 Jones Road	Springdale	72765	Washington County	Springdale School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 750-8777	2,271	170	13.3	59.0%	901 (39.7%)	62 (2.7%)	1,011 (44.5%)	34 (1.5%)	12 (0.5%)	208 (9.2%)	43 (1.9%)	52.3	141^st of 293 public high schools	51.9%		41.5	177^th of 291 public high schools	39.2%	36				37.9	37.9				38.5	38.5								17.1	19.0	17.1					33.1	22.9	7.1	31.8	$12,085	$685	$11,399
Responsive Educational Solutions Premier High School Of Springdale	Public, Charter	9-12	693 White Road	Springdale	72762	Washington County	Responsive Educational Solutions Premier High School Of Spr	Yes	No	No	Yes	(479) 343-8209	102	6	18.0	25.5%	22 (21.6%)	2 (2.0%)	68 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.9%)	2 (2.0%)	5 (4.9%)								(n/a)
Haas Hall Academy Jones Center	Public, Charter	7-12	922 East Emma	Springdale	72764	Washington County	Haas Hall Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(479) 966-4930	164	16	10.2	1.8%	73 (44.5%)	1 (0.6%)	61 (37.2%)	8 (4.9%)	5 (3.0%)	2 (1.2%)	14 (8.5%)	97.1	4^th of 293 public high schools	98.6%		97.7	2^nd of 291 public high schools	99.3%	2	66.7	64.3	58.6	82.9	70.0	58.3	64.3	58.6	82.9	68.9	58.4		57.9		46.2	54.2		62.6		73.4	66.6	64.3	65.4		66.7			69.3	$13,398	$375	$13,023

Frequently Asked Questions about Fayetteville High School

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What is the racial makeup of Fayetteville High School?

Students at Fayetteville High School are 63% White, 15% Hispanic, 11% African American, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

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Yes. Fayetteville High School ranks in the top 9.6% of Arkansas high schools.

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Fayetteville School District

How many students attend Fayetteville High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,588 students attended Fayetteville High School.

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