For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 626 students in Hector 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 Hector School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
2 Schools
1,101 Schools
# Students
626 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Hector 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#148 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.60
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
6 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
1%
19%
# White Students
581 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
93%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
7 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
12
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
38
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
43
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
38
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
50
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
54
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
40
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
45
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
59
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
55
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
53
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
56
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
44
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
39
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
-
162
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,492 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,284 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,492
$12,914
Spending / Student
$12,284
$12,826
Best Hector School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hector Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
104 Sycamore St
Hector, AR 72843
(479) 284-3586
Hector, AR 72843
(479) 284-3586
Grades: PK-6
| 320 students
Rank: #22.
Hector High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11601 Sr 27
Hector, AR 72843
(479) 284-3536
Hector, AR 72843
(479) 284-3536
Grades: 7-12
| 306 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hector School District?
Hector School District manages 2 public schools serving 626 students.
What is the rank of Hector School District?
Hector School District is ranked #149 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Hector School District?
93% of Hector School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hector School District?
Hector School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Hector School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,284 is less than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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