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Texarkana School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,830 students in Texarkana School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Texarkana School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,106 Schools
# Students
3,830 Students
491,000 Students
# Teachers
330 Teachers
39,254 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Texarkana 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 80% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#192 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
36%
Graduation Rate
80%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
15%
% Black
58%
19%
% White
31%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,153 is higher than the state median of $12,975. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,254 is higher than the state median of $12,887. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$58 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$66 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,153
$12,975
Spending / Student
$17,254
$12,887
Best Texarkana School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Heights Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2118 E 35th
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 773-1091
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 773-1091
Gr: K-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Edward D. Trice Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4505 Pinson
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 772-8431
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 772-8431
Gr: K-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Arkansas Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5443 Jefferson Ave
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 621-3990
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 621-3990
Gr: 6-8 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Fairview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
820 E 17th Street
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9241
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9241
Gr: K-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Vera Kilpatrick Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1002 E 35th St
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9691
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9691
Gr: K-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Arkansas High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Jefferson
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-7641
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-7641
Gr: 9-12 | 1,092 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #77.
College Hill Harmony Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Forrest St
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 772-0281
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 772-0281
Gr: K-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
200 Artesian
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9111
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9111
Gr: PK | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Texarkana School District?
Texarkana School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,830 students.
What is the rank of Texarkana School District?
Texarkana School District is ranked #192 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Texarkana School District?
58% of Texarkana School District students are Black, 31% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Texarkana School District?
Texarkana School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Texarkana School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,254 is higher than the state median of $12,887. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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