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FAYETTEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Arkansas · Public School District
16
Schools
10,560
Students
$18,098
Per-Pupil Spend
+26% nat'l
36.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-16pp vs nat'l
89.4%
Graduation Rate
+2.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

FAYETTEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Arkansas serving 10,560 students across 16 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 89.4% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,098 is above average for a US public school district. 36% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (16)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
HOLT MIDDLE SCHOOL05–06525
MCNAIR MIDDLE SCHOOL05–06746
RAMAY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL07–08645
WOODLAND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL07–08752
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
AGEE LIERLY LIFE PREPARATION SERVICES SCHOOL09–12237
FAYETTEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL EAST09–122,685
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
FAYETTEVILLE VIRTUAL ACADEMY- DIST CONVERSION CHARTER SCHCharterKG–12179
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,098+26% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
26%
62%
State
25.7%
Local (property tax)
61.9%
Federal
12.4%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (62%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
16
Schools
10,560
Students
36%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.4%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateArkansas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $18,098 per pupil — 26% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 16 schools including 1 charter school, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in FAYETTEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT?
FAYETTEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT has 16 public schools, serving a total of 10,560 students.
What is the graduation rate for FAYETTEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 89.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does FAYETTEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
FAYETTEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $18,098 per pupil — 26% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in FAYETTEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT?
36% of students in FAYETTEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in FAYETTEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT?
Yes — 1 of the 16 schools in FAYETTEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT is a charter school.
What grade levels does FAYETTEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
FAYETTEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for FAYETTEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in FAYETTEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT is 42/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.