Jessieville School District

7900 N Hwy 7
Jessieville, AR 71949
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Jessieville School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 846 students in Jessieville School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Jessieville School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
846 Students
493,332 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
38,791 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Jessieville School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#63 out of 259 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Jessieville   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jessieville   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jessieville   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Jessieville   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
88%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Jessieville   School District and public school graduation rate of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.60
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,900 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
8,711 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
40 Students
70,086 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
14%
# Black Students
13 Students
96,047 Students
% Black Students
1%
19%
# White Students
719 Students
289,786 Students
% White Students
85%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
4,956 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
66 Students
20,945 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
40
16,551
# Students in K Grade:
63
35,649
# Students in 1st Grade:
53
37,028
# Students in 2nd Grade:
56
35,741
# Students in 3rd Grade:
44
35,812
# Students in 4th Grade:
62
35,984
# Students in 5th Grade:
50
36,100
# Students in 6th Grade:
62
36,212
# Students in 7th Grade:
67
37,218
# Students in 8th Grade:
76
38,384
# Students in 9th Grade:
65
40,553
# Students in 10th Grade:
77
39,644
# Students in 11th Grade:
65
35,200
# Students in 12th Grade:
66
33,094
# Ungraded Students:
-
162

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,257 is higher than the state median of $12,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,530 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$6,371 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Jessieville   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$11 MM
$6,327 MM
This chart displays total spending of Jessieville   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,257
$12,914
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Jessieville   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,530
$12,826
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Jessieville   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Jessieville School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jessieville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7900 N Hwy 7
Jessieville, AR 71949
(501) 984-5665
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #22.
Jessieville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7900 N Hwy 7
Jessieville, AR 71949
(501) 984-5610
Grades: 6-8
| 205 students
Rank: #33.
Jessieville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7900 N Hwy 7
Jessieville, AR 71949
(501) 984-5011
Grades: 9-12
| 273 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Jessieville School District?
Jessieville School District manages 3 public schools serving 846 students.
What is the rank of Jessieville School District?
Jessieville School District is ranked #61 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (top 30%) 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 science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jessieville School District?
85% of Jessieville School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jessieville School District?
Jessieville School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Jessieville School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,530 is higher than the state median of $12,826. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 846 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in AR)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • : 48% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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