Top Rankings
Gosnell School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,188 students in Gosnell School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Gosnell School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% 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
1,188 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
100 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Gosnell School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#51 out of 259 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
36%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.61
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,795 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
8,854 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
94 Students
71,016 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
15%
# Black Students
314 Students
94,274 Students
% Black Students
27%
19%
# White Students
700 Students
280,739 Students
% White Students
59%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
4,966 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
75 Students
22,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
10,102
# Students in K Grade:
89
34,850
# Students in 1st Grade:
87
35,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
74
37,037
# Students in 3rd Grade:
74
35,957
# Students in 4th Grade:
85
35,919
# Students in 5th Grade:
92
35,951
# Students in 6th Grade:
81
36,175
# Students in 7th Grade:
89
36,641
# Students in 8th Grade:
110
37,270
# Students in 9th Grade:
98
39,879
# Students in 10th Grade:
117
39,369
# Students in 11th Grade:
91
37,430
# Students in 12th Grade:
101
32,498
# Ungraded Students:
-
174
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,360 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 $11,462 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,360
$13,132
Spending / Student
$11,462
$13,043
Best Gosnell School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gosnell Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Hwy 181
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 532-4003
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 532-4003
Grades: K-6
| 582 students
Rank: #22.
Gosnell High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Hwy 181
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 532-4010
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 532-4010
Grades: 7-12
| 606 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gosnell School District?
Gosnell School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,188 students.
What is the rank of Gosnell School District?
Gosnell School District is ranked #48 out of 258 school districts in Arkansas (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gosnell School District?
59% of Gosnell School District students are White, 27% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gosnell School District?
Gosnell School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Gosnell School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,462 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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