Top Rankings
Ashdown School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,308 students in Ashdown School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Ashdown School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% 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
3 Schools
1,101 Schools
# Students
1,308 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
110 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Ashdown School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#166 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
36%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.60
# American Indian Students
6 Students
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
71 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
14%
# Black Students
341 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
26%
19%
# White Students
799 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
61%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
87 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
107
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
120
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
93
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
110
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
103
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
94
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
89
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
90
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
104
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
107
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
97
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
99
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
95
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
-
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,247 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 $12,631 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,247
$12,914
Spending / Student
$12,631
$12,826
Best Ashdown School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ashdown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1323 Foster St
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-3711
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-3711
Grades: K-5
| 627 students
Rank: #22.
Ashdown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
171 Locust St
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-3562
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-3562
Grades: 9-12
| 398 students
Rank: #33.
Ashdown Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 S Ellen Dr
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-5138
Ashdown, AR 71822
(870) 898-5138
Grades: 6-8
| 283 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ashdown School District?
Ashdown School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,308 students.
What is the rank of Ashdown School District?
Ashdown School District is ranked #164 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ashdown School District?
61% of Ashdown School District students are White, 26% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ashdown School District?
Ashdown School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Ashdown School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,631 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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