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 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,691 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 38%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,101 Schools
# Students
1,691 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
122 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Hamburg School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 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
0.60
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
314 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
14%
# Black Students
308 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
18%
19%
# White Students
1,031 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
61%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
33 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
140
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
108
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
123
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
109
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
107
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
105
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
113
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
135
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
121
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
132
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
127
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
150
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
117
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
104
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
-
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,912 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,022 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,912
$12,914
Spending / Student
$15,022
$12,826
Best Hamburg School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hamburg Middle School
Magnet 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
| 388 students
Rank: #22.
Noble Elementary School
Magnet 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: PK-2
| 405 students
Rank: #33.
Allbritton Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 270 students
Rank: #44.
Portland Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 130 students
Rank: #55.
Hamburg High School
Magnet 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
| 498 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hamburg School District?
Hamburg School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,691 students.
What is the rank of Hamburg School District?
Hamburg School District is ranked #155 out of 259 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?
61% of Hamburg School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 18% 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 $15,022 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
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