Top Rankings
Rivercrest School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,116 students in Rivercrest 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 Rivercrest School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,113 Schools
# Students
1,116 Students
486,278 Students
# Teachers
114 Teachers
38,885 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Rivercrest 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 80-84% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#137 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
36%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.61
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,795 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
8,863 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
95 Students
71,104 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
15%
# Black Students
294 Students
95,234 Students
% Black Students
26%
19%
# White Students
679 Students
280,828 Students
% White Students
61%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,968 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
44 Students
22,696 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
53
10,102
# Students in K Grade:
69
34,888
# Students in 1st Grade:
78
35,894
# Students in 2nd Grade:
85
37,078
# Students in 3rd Grade:
82
35,996
# Students in 4th Grade:
72
35,976
# Students in 5th Grade:
91
36,066
# Students in 6th Grade:
79
36,237
# Students in 7th Grade:
95
36,641
# Students in 8th Grade:
98
37,270
# Students in 9th Grade:
79
39,879
# Students in 10th Grade:
86
39,658
# Students in 11th Grade:
84
37,700
# Students in 12th Grade:
65
32,719
# Ungraded Students:
-
174
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,615 is higher than the state median of $12,887. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,659 is less than the state median of $12,800. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,615
$12,887
Spending / Student
$12,659
$12,800
Best Rivercrest School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rivercrest Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1704 W State Hwy 14
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8121
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8121
Grades: PK-6
| 639 students
Rank: #22.
Rivercrest Jr High Prep Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1702 W State Hwy 14
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8121
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8121
Grades: 7-8
| 185 students
Rank: #33.
Academies At Rivercrest High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 W State Hwy 14
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8121
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8121
Grades: 9-12
| 346 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rivercrest School District?
Rivercrest School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,116 students.
What is the rank of Rivercrest School District?
Rivercrest School District is ranked #140 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rivercrest School District?
61% of Rivercrest School District students are White, 26% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rivercrest School District?
Rivercrest School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Rivercrest School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,659 is less than the state median of $12,800. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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