Best Public High Schools in Fort Smith, AR (2025-26)

Best Fort Smith Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 4,813 students in Fort Smith, AR.

The top ranked public high schools in Fort Smith, AR are Southside High School, Future School Of Fort Smith and Northside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Fort Smith, AR public high schools have an score of 23% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 27%), and score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Fort Smith have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.

Fort Smith, AR public high school have a of 89%, which is equal to the Arkansas average of 89%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Future School Of Fort Smith, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Fort Smith, AR (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Southside High School

(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
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4100 Gary St
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 646-7371

Gr: 9-12 | 1,970 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.

Future School Of Fort Smith

Charter School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
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622 N 7th St
Fort Smith, AR 72917
(479) 431-8695

Gr: 9-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.

Northside High School

(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
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2301 North B St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-1171

Gr: 9-12 | 2,253 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Rank: #44.

Belle Point Alternative Center

Alternative School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
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1501 Dodson Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-7034

Gr: 6-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Rank: n/an/a

Fort Smith Virtual Academy

Charter School

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5900 Painter Lane
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(844) 989-3399

Gr: K-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Rank: n/an/a

Haas Hall Academy Fort Smith

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1000 Fianna Way
Fort Smith, AR 72919
(479) 977-4930

Gr: 7-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Rank: n/an/a

Premier High School Of Fort Smith

Charter School

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3400 Rogers Avenue Ste. 126
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 366-9410

Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Rank: n/an/a

Western Arkansas Technical Center

Vocational School

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5210 Grand Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72913
(479) 788-7720

Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Fort Smith, AR?

The top ranked public high schools in Fort Smith, AR include Southside High School, Future School Of Fort Smith and Northside High School.

How many public high schools are located in Fort Smith?

8 public high schools are located in Fort Smith.

What is the racial composition of students in Fort Smith?

Fort Smith public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).

Which public high schools in Fort Smith are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public high schools in Fort Smith include: Northside High School vs. Southside High School, Southside High School vs. Northside High School, Future School Of Fort Smith vs. Northside High School