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William O. Darby Middle School

Fort Smith, Arkansas · Grades 6 to 8 · Fort Smith School District

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About William O. Darby Middle School

William O. Darby Middle School serves grades 6 through 8 as a public school in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Enrollment was 711 in the 2024-25 school year. With about 56.9 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 12.5 students per teacher. Fort Smith School District runs 25 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a small city, in Sebastian County. There are 33 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	616 N 14th St, Fort Smith, AR 72901
Phone	(479) 783-4159
School district	Fort Smith School District
Grades	6 to 8
Students (2024-25)	711
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	56.9
Students per teacher	12.5
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	City, small, Sebastian County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 050633000360). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does William O. Darby Middle School serve?

William O. Darby Middle School serves grades 6 through 8.

How many students attend William O. Darby Middle School?

William O. Darby Middle School reported 711 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at William O. Darby Middle School?

About 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 711 students and 56.9 teachers in federal data.

Is William O. Darby Middle School a public or charter school?

William O. Darby Middle School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is William O. Darby Middle School in?

William O. Darby Middle School is part of Fort Smith School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ar/fort-smith-school-district/

Where is William O. Darby Middle School located?

William O. Darby Middle School is at 616 N 14th St, Fort Smith, AR 72901. The phone number is (479) 783-4159.

How many other schools are near William O. Darby Middle School?

There are 33 other schools within 5 miles of William O. Darby Middle School in our directory.