Fort Smith Public Schools, Arkansas

Fort Smith Public Schools is a unified school district in Sebastian County, Arkansas, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 91,610 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 59 sq mi (153 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
91,610 ± 651
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Sebastian County
Land area
59 sq mi (153 km²)
Median household income
$53,714 ± $1,926
Median home value
$170,300 ± $7,766
Water area
4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²)
State
Arkansas
Census code (GEOID)
0506330
Coordinates (central point)
35.358848, -94.374377

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Fort Smith Public Schools, largest first

  1. Fort Smith (city)89,805 people
  2. Upper Township89,805 people
  3. Barling (city)5,007 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Arkoma Public Schools, Oklahoma4.6 mi southwest
  2. Van Buren School District7.0 mi northeast
  3. Pocola Public Schools, Oklahoma10 mi southwest
  4. Lavaca Public Schools12 mi east
  5. Greenwood School District12 mi southeast
  6. Spiro Public Schools, Oklahoma16 mi southwest

These share a boundary with Fort Smith Public Schools. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Fort Smith Public Schools before you rely on it.

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