Top Rankings
Dardanelle School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,083 students in Dardanelle 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 Dardanelle School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
2,083 Students
489,675 Students
# Teachers
173 Teachers
38,860 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Dardanelle School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#47 out of 260 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
37%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.59
# American Indian Students
5 Students
2,870 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
8,475 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
727 Students
68,031 Students
% Hispanic Students
35%
14%
# Black Students
42 Students
95,933 Students
% Black Students
2%
20%
# White Students
1,237 Students
290,733 Students
% White Students
59%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,864 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
54 Students
18,769 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
15,704
# Students in K Grade:
167
36,660
# Students in 1st Grade:
154
35,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
132
35,402
# Students in 3rd Grade:
157
35,604
# Students in 4th Grade:
143
35,717
# Students in 5th Grade:
168
35,752
# Students in 6th Grade:
180
36,543
# Students in 7th Grade:
177
38,047
# Students in 8th Grade:
181
38,816
# Students in 9th Grade:
196
40,919
# Students in 10th Grade:
142
36,411
# Students in 11th Grade:
132
35,190
# Students in 12th Grade:
143
33,165
# Ungraded Students:
11
263
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,774 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,010. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,886 is less than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,774
$13,010
Spending / Student
$10,886
$12,922
Best Dardanelle School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dardanelle Intermediate School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2306 Hwy 7 N
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-3707
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-3707
Grades: 4-5
| 312 students
Rank: #22.
Dardanelle Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2032 Hwy 7 S
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-4550
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-4550
Grades: 6-8
| 544 students
Rank: #33.
Dardanelle High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1079 Hwy 28 N
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-4655
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-4655
Grades: 9-12
| 617 students
Rank: #44.
Dardanelle Primary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 N 4th St
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-4185
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-4185
Grades: K-3
| 610 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dardanelle School District?
Dardanelle School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,083 students.
What is the rank of Dardanelle School District?
Dardanelle School District is ranked #46 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dardanelle School District?
59% of Dardanelle School District students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dardanelle School District?
Dardanelle School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Dardanelle School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,886 is less than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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