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Bald Knob School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,106 students in Bald Knob School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Bald Knob School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
1,106 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
120 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Bald Knob 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 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#145 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
36%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.60
# American Indian Students
5 Students
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
57 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
14%
# Black Students
26 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
2%
19%
# White Students
962 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
87%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
53 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
40
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
76
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
67
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
74
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
85
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
72
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
68
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
70
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
102
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
86
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
97
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
93
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
94
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
82
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
-
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,220 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 $11,880 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,220
$12,914
Spending / Student
$11,880
$12,826
Best Bald Knob School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
H.l. Lubker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
103 W Park St
Bald Knob, AR 72010
(501) 724-3714
Bald Knob, AR 72010
(501) 724-3714
Grades: PK-5
| 482 students
Rank: #22.
Bald Knob Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
103 W Park St
Bald Knob, AR 72010
(501) 724-5652
Bald Knob, AR 72010
(501) 724-5652
Grades: 6-8
| 258 students
Rank: #33.
Bald Knob High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 N Hickory St
Bald Knob, AR 72010
(501) 724-3843
Bald Knob, AR 72010
(501) 724-3843
Grades: 9-12
| 366 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bald Knob School District?
Bald Knob School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,106 students.
What is the rank of Bald Knob School District?
Bald Knob School District is ranked #144 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bald Knob School District?
87% of Bald Knob School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bald Knob School District?
Bald Knob School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Bald Knob School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,880 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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