Top Rankings
Paris School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,032 students in Paris School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Paris School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
1,032 Students
489,675 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
38,860 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Paris School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#88 out of 260 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
37%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.59
# American Indian Students
7 Students
2,870 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
25 Students
8,475 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
36 Students
68,031 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
19 Students
95,933 Students
% Black Students
2%
20%
# White Students
896 Students
290,733 Students
% White Students
87%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
4,864 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
48 Students
18,769 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
64
15,704
# Students in K Grade:
73
36,660
# Students in 1st Grade:
76
35,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
62
35,402
# Students in 3rd Grade:
66
35,604
# Students in 4th Grade:
82
35,717
# Students in 5th Grade:
72
35,752
# Students in 6th Grade:
84
36,543
# Students in 7th Grade:
69
38,047
# Students in 8th Grade:
77
38,816
# Students in 9th Grade:
95
40,919
# Students in 10th Grade:
67
36,411
# Students in 11th Grade:
70
35,190
# Students in 12th Grade:
75
33,165
# Ungraded Students:
-
263
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,781 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,010. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,949 is higher than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,781
$13,010
Spending / Student
$12,949
$12,922
Best Paris School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paris Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
602 N Tenth St
Paris, AR 72855
(479) 963-6995
Paris, AR 72855
(479) 963-6995
Grades: 5-8
| 302 students
Rank: #22.
Paris Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 N School St
Paris, AR 72855
(479) 963-3143
Paris, AR 72855
(479) 963-3143
Grades: PK-4
| 423 students
Rank: #33.
Paris High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2000 E Wood St
Paris, AR 72855
(479) 963-2247
Paris, AR 72855
(479) 963-2247
Grades: 9-12
| 307 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paris School District?
Paris School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,032 students.
What is the rank of Paris School District?
Paris School District is ranked #78 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (top 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Paris School District?
87% of Paris School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paris School District?
Paris School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Paris School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,949 is higher than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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