Top Rankings
Highland School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,499 students in Highland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Highland School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (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 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,106 Schools
# Students
1,499 Students
491,000 Students
# Teachers
140 Teachers
39,254 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Highland School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#24 out of 258 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
% Black
2%
19%
% White
93%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,051 is higher than the state median of $12,975. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,622 is less than the state median of $12,887. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,051
$12,975
Spending / Student
$12,622
$12,887
Best Highland School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1921 Hwy 62-412
Hardy, AR 72542
(870) 856-3284
Hardy, AR 72542
(870) 856-3284
Gr: 5-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
169 Rebel Dr
Hardy, AR 72542
(870) 257-3118
Hardy, AR 72542
(870) 257-3118
Gr: PK-4 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Highland High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Rebel Circle
Hardy, AR 72542
(870) 856-3273
Hardy, AR 72542
(870) 856-3273
Gr: 9-12 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Highland School District?
Highland School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,499 students.
What is the rank of Highland School District?
Highland School District is ranked #27 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Highland School District?
93% of Highland 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 Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Highland School District?
Highland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Highland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,622 is less than the state median of $12,887. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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