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 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,244 students in Harmony Grove 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 Harmony Grove School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
4 Schools
1,101 Schools
# Students
1,244 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
118 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Harmony Grove School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#44 out of 259 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.60
# American Indian Students
5 Students
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
57 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
14%
# Black Students
28 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
2%
19%
# White Students
1,104 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
89%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
44 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
20
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
79
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
83
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
103
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
88
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
81
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
91
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
97
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
89
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
107
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
107
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
106
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
97
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
96
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
-
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,211 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,401 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,211
$12,914
Spending / Student
$14,401
$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 Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2621 Hwy 229
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 860-6796
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 860-6796
Grades: 4-6
| 269 students
Rank: #22.
Westbrook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2621 Hwy 229
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-7331
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-7331
Grades: PK-3
| 373 students
Rank: #33.
Harmony Grove Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2621 Hwy 229
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-6907
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-6907
Grades: 7-9
| 303 students
Rank: #44.
Harmony Grove High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2621 Hwy 229
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 776-2337
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 776-2337
Grades: 10-12
| 299 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harmony Grove School District?
Harmony Grove School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,244 students.
What is the rank of Harmony Grove School District?
Harmony Grove School District is ranked #39 out of 259 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harmony Grove School District?
89% of Harmony Grove School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harmony Grove School District?
Harmony Grove School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, 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 $14,401 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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