For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 689 students in Cleveland County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Cleveland County School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
689 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Cleveland County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 258 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 decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#72 out of 259 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.61
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,795 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
16 Students
8,854 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
71,016 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
15%
# Black Students
137 Students
94,274 Students
% Black Students
20%
19%
# White Students
497 Students
280,739 Students
% White Students
72%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,966 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
22,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
10,102
# Students in K Grade:
53
34,850
# Students in 1st Grade:
50
35,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
48
37,037
# Students in 3rd Grade:
54
35,957
# Students in 4th Grade:
44
35,919
# Students in 5th Grade:
46
35,951
# Students in 6th Grade:
49
36,175
# Students in 7th Grade:
61
36,641
# Students in 8th Grade:
46
37,270
# Students in 9th Grade:
57
39,879
# Students in 10th Grade:
54
39,369
# Students in 11th Grade:
62
37,430
# Students in 12th Grade:
65
32,498
# Ungraded Students:
-
174
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,077 is higher than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,174 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,077
$13,132
Spending / Student
$15,174
$13,043
Best Cleveland County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rison Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Main
Rison, AR 71665
(870) 325-6894
Rison, AR 71665
(870) 325-6894
Grades: K-6
| 344 students
Rank: #22.
Rison High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Main
Rison, AR 71665
(870) 325-6241
Rison, AR 71665
(870) 325-6241
Grades: 7-12
| 345 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cleveland County School District?
Cleveland County School District manages 2 public schools serving 689 students.
What is the rank of Cleveland County School District?
Cleveland County School District is ranked #69 out of 258 school districts in Arkansas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Cleveland County School District?
72% of Cleveland County School District students are White, 20% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cleveland County School District?
Cleveland County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Cleveland County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,174 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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