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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.
Overall District Rank
#69 out of 259 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,769
$13,132
Spending / Student
$10,881
$13,043
Best Dardanelle School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dardanelle Primary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 N 4th St
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-4185
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-4185
Grades: K-3
| 620 students
Rank: #22.
Dardanelle High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1079 Hwy 28 N
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-4655
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-4655
Grades: 9-12
| 666 students
Rank: #33.
Dardanelle Intermediate School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2306 Hwy 7 N
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-3707
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-3707
Grades: 4-5
| 303 students
Rank: #44.
Dardanelle Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2032 Hwy 7 S
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-4550
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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