Dardanelle School District

209 Cedar
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Dardanelle School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,084 students in Dardanelle 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 Dardanelle School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
2,084 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
181 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Dardanelle 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 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#69 out of 259 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Dardanelle   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dardanelle   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dardanelle   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Dardanelle   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
88%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Dardanelle   School District and public school graduation rate of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.61
# American Indian Students
5 Students
2,795 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
8,854 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
714 Students
71,016 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
15%
# Black Students
51 Students
94,274 Students
% Black Students
3%
19%
# White Students
1,216 Students
280,739 Students
% White Students
58%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
4,966 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
80 Students
22,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
10,102
# Students in K Grade:
141
34,850
# Students in 1st Grade:
157
35,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
158
37,037
# Students in 3rd Grade:
164
35,957
# Students in 4th Grade:
146
35,919
# Students in 5th Grade:
154
35,951
# Students in 6th Grade:
151
36,175
# Students in 7th Grade:
171
36,641
# Students in 8th Grade:
168
37,270
# Students in 9th Grade:
181
39,879
# Students in 10th Grade:
177
39,369
# Students in 11th Grade:
179
37,430
# Students in 12th Grade:
128
32,498
# Ungraded Students:
9
174

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,769 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,881 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$6,371 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Dardanelle   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$23 MM
$6,327 MM
This chart displays total spending of Dardanelle   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,769
$13,132
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Dardanelle   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$10,881
$13,043
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Dardanelle   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Dardanelle School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dardanelle Primary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
900 N 4th St
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-4185
Grades: K-3
| 620 students
Rank: #22.
Dardanelle High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1079 Hwy 28 N
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-4655
Grades: 9-12
| 666 students
Rank: #33.
Dardanelle Intermediate School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2306 Hwy 7 N
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-3707
Grades: 4-5
| 303 students
Rank: #44.
Dardanelle Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2032 Hwy 7 S
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-4550
Grades: 6-8
| 495 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Dardanelle School District?
Dardanelle School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,084 students.
What is the rank of Dardanelle School District?
Dardanelle School District is ranked #68 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dardanelle School District?
58% of Dardanelle School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dardanelle School District?
Dardanelle School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Dardanelle School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,881 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,084 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in AR)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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