For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 655 students in Mountainburg School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Mountainburg School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (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
3 Schools
1,106 Schools
# Students
655 Students
491,000 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
39,254 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mountainburg 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 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#136 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
36%
Graduation Rate
85%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.62
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
15%
% Black
1%
19%
% White
92%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,444 is higher than the state median of $12,975. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,718 is less than the state median of $12,887. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,444
$12,975
Spending / Student
$12,718
$12,887
Best Mountainburg School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountainburg Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
129 Hwy. 71 Sw
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-2762
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-2762
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
129 Hwy 71 Sw
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-4506
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-4506
Gr: 6-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Mountainburg High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
129 Highway 71 Sw
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-2146
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-2146
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mountainburg School District?
Mountainburg School District manages 3 public schools serving 655 students.
What is the rank of Mountainburg School District?
Mountainburg School District is ranked #129 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 Mountainburg School District?
92% of Mountainburg School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mountainburg School District?
Mountainburg School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Mountainburg School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,718 is less than the state median of $12,887. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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