Top Rankings
Heber Springs School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
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%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,620 students in Heber Springs 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 Heber Springs School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
1,620 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
123 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Heber Springs 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#23 out of 259 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
36%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.60
# American Indian Students
9 Students
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
73 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
8 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
n/a
19%
# White Students
1,469 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
91%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
49 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
76
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
128
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
109
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
112
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
101
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
124
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
106
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
137
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
138
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
105
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
135
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
128
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
119
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
102
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
-
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,457 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 $9,896 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,457
$12,914
Spending / Student
$9,896
$12,826
Best Heber Springs School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heber Springs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
602 Case St
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-2488
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-2488
Grades: 6-8
| 380 students
Rank: #22.
Heber Springs Elem. School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Front
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-8155
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-8155
Grades: PK-5
| 756 students
Rank: #33.
Heber Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 W Pine St
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-3141
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-3141
Grades: 9-12
| 484 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Heber Springs School District?
Heber Springs School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,620 students.
What is the rank of Heber Springs School District?
Heber Springs School District is ranked #25 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Heber Springs School District?
91% of Heber Springs School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Heber Springs School District?
Heber Springs School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Heber Springs School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,896 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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