Top Rankings
Hamburg School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,555 students in Hamburg School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Hamburg School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
1,555 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
109 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Hamburg School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#154 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
36%

Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.61
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,795 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
8,854 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
295 Students
71,016 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
15%
# Black Students
287 Students
94,274 Students
% Black Students
19%
19%
# White Students
938 Students
280,739 Students
% White Students
60%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,966 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
31 Students
22,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
20
10,102
# Students in K Grade:
113
34,850
# Students in 1st Grade:
103
35,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
118
37,037
# Students in 3rd Grade:
110
35,957
# Students in 4th Grade:
111
35,919
# Students in 5th Grade:
112
35,951
# Students in 6th Grade:
109
36,175
# Students in 7th Grade:
133
36,641
# Students in 8th Grade:
115
37,270
# Students in 9th Grade:
131
39,879
# Students in 10th Grade:
127
39,369
# Students in 11th Grade:
139
37,430
# Students in 12th Grade:
114
32,498
# Ungraded Students:
-
174
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,042 is higher than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,336 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$6,371 MM

Spending
$25 MM
$6,327 MM

Revenue / Student
$14,042
$13,132

Spending / Student
$16,336
$13,043

Best Hamburg School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hamburg Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1109 Cub Dr
Hamburg, AR 71646
(870) 853-2811
Hamburg, AR 71646
(870) 853-2811
Grades: 6-8
| 357 students
Rank: #22.
Noble Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 36% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 East Lincoln
Hamburg, AR 71646
(870) 853-2836
Hamburg, AR 71646
(870) 853-2836
Grades: K-2
| 275 students
Rank: #33.
Allbritton Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 Bartlett
Hamburg, AR 71646
(870) 853-2820
Hamburg, AR 71646
(870) 853-2820
Grades: 3-5
| 273 students
Rank: #44.
Portland Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
314 Hwy 160 E
Portland, AR 71663
(870) 737-4333
Portland, AR 71663
(870) 737-4333
Grades: PK-5
| 139 students
Rank: #55.
Hamburg High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1119 S Main St
Hamburg, AR 71646
(870) 853-9856
Hamburg, AR 71646
(870) 853-9856
Grades: 9-12
| 511 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hamburg School District?
Hamburg School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,555 students.
What is the rank of Hamburg School District?
Hamburg School District is ranked #154 out of 258 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) 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 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hamburg School District?
60% of Hamburg School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hamburg School District?
Hamburg School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Hamburg School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,336 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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