Top Rankings
Armorel School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 416 students in Armorel School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Armorel School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,101 Schools
# Students
416 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
District Rank
Armorel School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 259 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#35 out of 259 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
14%
# Black Students
36 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
9%
19%
# White Students
349 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
84%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
12
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
30
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
33
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
19
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
27
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
31
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
29
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
43
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
28
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
40
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
33
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
33
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
34
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
24
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
-
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,404 is higher than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,889 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has declined by 34% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,404
$12,914
Spending / Student
$15,889
$12,826
Best Armorel School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Armorel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4555 Hwy 137 N
Armorel, AR 72310
(870) 763-5600
Armorel, AR 72310
(870) 763-5600
Grades: PK-6
| 224 students
Rank: #22.
Armorel High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4555 Hwy 137 N
Armorel, AR 72310
(870) 763-7121
Armorel, AR 72310
(870) 763-7121
Grades: 7-12
| 192 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Armorel School District?
Armorel School District manages 2 public schools serving 416 students.
What is the rank of Armorel School District?
Armorel School District is ranked #31 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Armorel School District?
84% of Armorel School District students are White, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Armorel School District?
Armorel School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Armorel School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,889 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has declined by 34% over four school years.
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