Top Rankings
Harmony Grove 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%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 915 students in Harmony Grove School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Harmony Grove School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,101 Schools
# Students
915 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
90 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Harmony Grove School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 90% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#30 out of 259 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.60
# American Indian Students
8 Students
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
36 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
153 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
17%
19%
# White Students
708 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
77%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
44
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
53
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
53
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
66
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
54
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
78
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
71
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
73
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
62
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
77
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
72
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
75
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
77
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
60
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
-
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,416 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,766 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,416
$12,914
Spending / Student
$11,766
$12,826
Best Harmony Grove School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harmony Grove Elem. School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
401 Ouachita 88
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0960
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0960
Grades: PK-6
| 465 students
Rank: #22.
Harmony Grove High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Ouachita 88
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0867
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0867
Grades: 7-12
| 423 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sparkman Elementary School
Magnet School
325 Main
Sparkman, AR 71763
(870) 678-2242
Sparkman, AR 71763
(870) 678-2242
Grades: K-6
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harmony Grove School District?
Harmony Grove School District manages 3 public schools serving 915 students.
What is the rank of Harmony Grove School District?
Harmony Grove School District is ranked #19 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (top 10%) 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harmony Grove School District?
77% of Harmony Grove School District students are White, 17% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harmony Grove School District?
Harmony Grove School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Harmony Grove School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,766 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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