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Atkins School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 951 students in Atkins 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 Atkins School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,106 Schools
# Students
951 Students
491,000 Students
# Teachers
130 Teachers
39,254 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Atkins School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 256 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#73 out of 258 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
36%
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
% Black
2%
19%
% White
93%
57%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,843 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,975. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,363 is less than the state median of $12,887. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,843
$12,975
Spending / Student
$11,363
$12,887
Best Atkins School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Atkins Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
611 Northwest Fourth Street
Atkins, AR 72823
(479) 641-1008
Atkins, AR 72823
(479) 641-1008
Gr: 5-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Atkins Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
611 Northwest Fourth Street
Atkins, AR 72823
(479) 641-7085
Atkins, AR 72823
(479) 641-7085
Gr: PK-4 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Atkins High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
403 Avenue Three Nw
Atkins, AR 72823
(479) 641-7872
Atkins, AR 72823
(479) 641-7872
Gr: 9-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Atkins School District?
Atkins School District manages 3 public schools serving 951 students.
What is the rank of Atkins School District?
Atkins School District is ranked #78 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Atkins School District?
93% of Atkins School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Atkins School District?
Atkins School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Atkins School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,363 is less than the state median of $12,887. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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