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 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,205 students in Rivercrest 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 Rivercrest School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority 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
1,205 Students
491,000 Students
# Teachers
108 Teachers
39,254 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Rivercrest 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 82% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#124 out of 258 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
36%
Graduation Rate
82%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
11%
15%
% Black
26%
19%
% White
58%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,609 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,975. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,724 is less than the state median of $12,887. 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
$12,609
$12,975
Spending / Student
$11,724
$12,887
Best Rivercrest School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rivercrest Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1704 West State Highway 14
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8621
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8621
Gr: PK-6 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Rivercrest Junior High Preparatory Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1702 West State Highway 14
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8111
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8111
Gr: 7-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Academies At Rivercrest High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 West State Highway 14
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8111
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8111
Gr: 9-12 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rivercrest School District?
Rivercrest School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,205 students.
What is the rank of Rivercrest School District?
Rivercrest School District is ranked #122 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rivercrest School District?
58% of Rivercrest School District students are White, 26% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 5% 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 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Rivercrest School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,724 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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