For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 370 students in LEAD Hill School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in LEAD Hill School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
2 Schools
1,106 Schools
# Students
370 Students
491,000 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
39,254 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
LEAD Hill School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 85% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#180 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%
Graduation Rate
85%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.62
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
% Black
n/a
19%
% White
92%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,216 is higher than the state median of $12,975. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,892 is higher than the state median of $12,887. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,216
$12,975
Spending / Student
$12,892
$12,887
Best LEAD Hill School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lead Hill High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6966 Milum Drive
Lead Hill, AR 72644
(870) 436-0506
Lead Hill, AR 72644
(870) 436-0506
Gr: 7-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Lead Hill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6966 Milum Rd
Lead Hill, AR 72644
(870) 436-0506
Lead Hill, AR 72644
(870) 436-0506
Gr: PK-6 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to LEAD Hill School District?
LEAD Hill School District manages 2 public schools serving 370 students.
What is the rank of LEAD Hill School District?
LEAD Hill School District is ranked #178 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in LEAD Hill School District?
92% of LEAD Hill School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of LEAD Hill School District?
LEAD Hill School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is LEAD Hill School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,892 is higher than the state median of $12,887. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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