For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,074 students in Harrisburg School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Harrisburg School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (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
3 Schools
1,101 Schools
# Students
1,074 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
94 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Harrisburg School District, which is ranked within the top 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 80-84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#133 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
36%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.60
# American Indian Students
7 Students
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
54 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
14%
# Black Students
35 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
3%
19%
# White Students
956 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
89%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
21 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
102
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
79
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
96
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
85
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
84
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
71
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
77
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
94
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
86
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
76
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
87
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
73
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
64
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
-
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,831 is higher than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,270 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,831
$12,914
Spending / Student
$14,270
$12,826
Best Harrisburg School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Weiner Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
313 Garfield St
Weiner, AR 72479
(870) 684-2252
Weiner, AR 72479
(870) 684-2252
Grades: K-6
| 101 students
Rank: #22.
Harrisburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1003 S Illinois St
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2410
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2410
Grades: K-6
| 493 students
Rank: #33.
Harrisburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 West South Street
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2417
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2417
Grades: 7-12
| 480 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harrisburg School District?
Harrisburg School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,074 students.
What is the rank of Harrisburg School District?
Harrisburg School District is ranked #129 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrisburg School District?
89% of Harrisburg School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harrisburg School District?
Harrisburg School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Harrisburg School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,270 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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