Belfonte: Schools & Education
20 public schools serve Belfonte. Sallisaw Hs is the largest at 558 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 6,701 students.
- ~9 residents per school (vs Oklahoma ~309).
K-12 Schools
22 K-12 schools serving the area — about 9 residents per school. 12.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (22)
| School Districts · Districts | MULDROW, SALLISAW, SALLISAW, GANS, GORE |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 11 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 4003840, 4005580, 4007140, 4012390, 4012900 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 20 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 5,712 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 368 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.50 |
| Schools Count | 20 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Academy of Salon and Spa |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 17.5 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Academy of Salon and Spa |
| Nearest College · City | Fort Smith |
| Nearest College · Phone | (479) 782-5059 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 17.5 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 4 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | CEDARVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (479) 410-1853 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 737 PIRATE`S WAY, CEDARVILLE AR 72932 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 10.0 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 12.0% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12