publicmiddleGrade 6-8

William O. Darby Middle School

616 N 14Th St, Fort Smith, AR 72901, United States

+1 (479) 783-4159

http://www.fortsmithschools.org

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William O. Darby Middle School Overview

About This School

William O. Darby Middle School is a public middle in Fort Smith, Arkansas, serving 711 students in grades Grade 6-8. The school maintains a 12:1 student-teacher ratio with 56 teachers on staff and an average teacher salary of $45,944. Support services include a counselor ratio of 355 students per counselor. Students at the school are 54% male and 46% female. The demographic breakdown consists of 50% Hispanic, 30% White, 10% Two or More Races, 9% Black, and 1% Asian.

711

Total Students

Grade 6-8

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

56 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 6-8

County

Sebastian County

Students per Counselor

355:1

William O. Darby Middle School Academics & Test Scores

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State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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Class Information

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14.2:1

State Avg: 12.9:1

355

Students per Counselor

William O. Darby Middle School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$45,944

City Avg: $45,126

State Avg: $45,137

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio12:1

Students per Counselor355:1

William O. Darby Middle School Student Demographics

Student Body

53.59%

Male

46.41%

Female

Total Enrollment: 711 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White29.82%

Hispanic49.65%

Asian1.27%

Black8.86%

Two or More Races9.7%

Native American0.7%

William O. Darby Middle School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About William O. Darby Middle School

Q: What is William O. Darby Middle School?

A: William O. Darby Middle School is a middle public located in Fort Smith.

Q: How many students attend William O. Darby Middle School?

A: William O. Darby Middle School has approximately 711 students enrolled.

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

A: The student-teacher ratio at William O. Darby Middle School is 12:1.

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Detailed Information about William O. Darby Middle School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About William O. Darby Middle School - Fort Smith, AR

Quick Facts about William O. Darby Middle School
School Name	William O. Darby Middle School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 6-8
Location	616 N 14Th St, Fort Smith, AR 72901, Fort Smith, AR
County	Sebastian County
Phone	+1 (479) 783-4159
Total Students	711
Student-Teacher Ratio	12:1
Full-Time Teachers	56
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about William O. Darby Middle School

What is William O. Darby Middle School?

William O. Darby Middle School is a middle public located in Fort Smith.

How many students attend William O. Darby Middle School?

William O. Darby Middle School has approximately 711 students enrolled.

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

The student-teacher ratio at William O. Darby Middle School is 12:1.

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