For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 739 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 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% 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
739 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Cleveland County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 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
0.42
0.60
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
153 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
21%
19%
# White Students
543 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
73%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
21 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
34
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
49
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
40
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
55
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
48
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
48
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
48
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
55
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
50
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
58
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
61
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
72
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
66
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
55
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
-
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,989 is higher than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,147 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,989
$12,914
Spending / Student
$14,147
$12,826
Best Cleveland County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rison Elementary School
Magnet 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: PK-6
| 377 students
Rank: #22.
Rison High School
Magnet 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
| 362 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cleveland County School District?
Cleveland County School District manages 2 public schools serving 739 students.
What is the rank of Cleveland County School District?
Cleveland County School District is ranked #68 out of 259 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?
73% of Cleveland County School District students are White, 21% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% 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 $14,147 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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