Of the 24 school facilities in the Fort Smith Public School District, 12 had improved grades in a state index compared with 2023, 7 had a falling grade, and the grades for 5 facilities did not change. The Fort Smith Public School District reported the 2025 grades and the appealed grades. “At Fort Smith Public Schools, we believe transparency drives progress,” noted a statement from Superintendent Martin Mahan. Following are the Fort Smith Public School District facilities that received an improved grade compared with 2023. A: 122 schools (11.8%)B: 291 schools (28.2%)C: 352 schools (34.1%)D: 137 schools (13.3%)F: 130 schools (12.6%)