For the 2025 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 average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency 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 Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Future School Of Fort Smith, with 90-94% 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southside High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4100 Gary St
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 646-7371
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 646-7371
Grades: 9-12
| 1,970 students
Rank: #22.
Future School Of Fort Smith
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
622 N 7th St
Fort Smith, AR 72917
(479) 431-8695
Fort Smith, AR 72917
(479) 431-8695
Grades: 9-12
| 219 students
Rank: #33.
Northside High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2301 North B St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-1171
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-1171
Grades: 9-12
| 2,253 students
Rank: #44.
Belle Point Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Dodson Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-7034
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-7034
Grades: 6-12
| 73 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fort Smith Virtual Academy
Charter School
5900 Painter Lane
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(844) 989-3399
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(844) 989-3399
Grades: K-12
| 133 students
Rank: n/an/a
Haas Hall Academy Fort Smith
Charter School
1000 Fianna Way
Fort Smith, AR 72919
(479) 977-4930
Fort Smith, AR 72919
(479) 977-4930
Grades: 7-12
| 67 students
Rank: n/an/a
Premier High School Of Fort Smith
Charter School
3400 Rogers Avenue Ste. 126
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 366-9410
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 366-9410
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
Rank: n/an/a
Western Arkansas Technical Center
Vocational School
5210 Grand Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72913
(479) 788-7720
Fort Smith, AR 72913
(479) 788-7720
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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
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