Top Rankings
HOPE School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,218 students in HOPE School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in HOPE School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
2,218 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
189 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
HOPE School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 258 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 increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#224 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
36%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.61
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,795 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
8,854 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
736 Students
71,016 Students
% Hispanic Students
33%
15%
# Black Students
961 Students
94,274 Students
% Black Students
44%
19%
# White Students
441 Students
280,739 Students
% White Students
20%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
4,966 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
72 Students
22,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
120
10,102
# Students in K Grade:
167
34,850
# Students in 1st Grade:
182
35,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
146
37,037
# Students in 3rd Grade:
156
35,957
# Students in 4th Grade:
161
35,919
# Students in 5th Grade:
162
35,951
# Students in 6th Grade:
168
36,175
# Students in 7th Grade:
144
36,641
# Students in 8th Grade:
158
37,270
# Students in 9th Grade:
170
39,879
# Students in 10th Grade:
161
39,369
# Students in 11th Grade:
175
37,430
# Students in 12th Grade:
147
32,498
# Ungraded Students:
1
174
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,397 is higher than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,529 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,397
$13,132
Spending / Student
$12,529
$13,043
Best HOPE School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hope Academy Of Public Service
Alternative School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 W 6th St
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3454
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3454
Grades: 5-8
| 226 students
Rank: #22.
Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Lakeshore Dr
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-2723
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-2723
Grades: PK-4
| 930 students
Rank: #33.
Creative Action Team School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
513 Henry C Yerger St
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-2700
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-2700
Grades: K-12
| 56 students
Rank: #44.
Hope High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1701 S Main St
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3451
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3451
Grades: 9-12
| 606 students
Rank: #55.
Yerger Junior High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 E 9th St
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-2770
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-2770
Grades: 7-8
| 191 students
Rank: #66.
Beryl Henry Upper Elem. School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2000 S Main St
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-6222
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-6222
Grades: 5-6
| 209 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to HOPE School District?
HOPE School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,218 students.
What is the rank of HOPE School District?
HOPE School District is ranked #227 out of 258 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in HOPE School District?
44% of HOPE School District students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of HOPE School District?
HOPE School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is HOPE School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,529 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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