WILLIAM O. DARBY JR. HIGH SCH.

WILLIAM O. DARBY JR. HIGH SCH. is a Title I public middle school that is part of the FORT SMITH SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in FORT SMITH, AR with about 670 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 9th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 55 teachers, WILLIAM O. DARBY JR. HIGH SCH. has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

William O. Darby Jr. High School is a public middle school located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and is part of the Fort Smith Public School District. Serving students in grades 7 through 9, the school is named in honor of William Orlando Darby, a distinguished Fort Smith native and U.S. Army brigadier general who gained fame during World War II for organizing and leading the elite "Darby’s Rangers." The school aims to uphold a tradition of academic excellence and character development, providing a foundational environment as students transition from elementary education toward their high school years.

Academically, Darby Jr. High offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, including core subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities. The school emphasizes a supportive community atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in sports, arts, and various student organizations to foster leadership and school spirit. By focusing on both rigorous instruction and personal growth, the school strives to prepare its students for the challenges of senior high school and beyond, all while maintaining a strong connection to the local Fort Smith community.

For more information, contact WILLIAM O. DARBY JR. HIGH SCH. at (479) 783-4159 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.