Genoa Central School District

12472 St Hwy 196
Texarkana, AR 71854
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Genoa Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,208 students in Genoa Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Genoa Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
1,208 Students
489,675 Students
# Teachers
104 Teachers
38,860 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Genoa Central School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (AR)
#5 out of 260 school districts
(Top 5%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Genoa Central   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
60%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Genoa Central   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
57%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Genoa Central   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Genoa Central   School District and public school graduation rate of AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.09
0.59
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,870 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
8,475 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
68,031 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
7 Students
95,933 Students
% Black Students
1%
20%
# White Students
1,155 Students
290,733 Students
% White Students
96%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
4,864 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
18,769 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
15,704
# Students in K Grade:
97
36,660
# Students in 1st Grade:
96
35,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
90
35,402
# Students in 3rd Grade:
87
35,604
# Students in 4th Grade:
82
35,717
# Students in 5th Grade:
93
35,752
# Students in 6th Grade:
105
36,543
# Students in 7th Grade:
83
38,047
# Students in 8th Grade:
81
38,816
# Students in 9th Grade:
112
40,919
# Students in 10th Grade:
98
36,411
# Students in 11th Grade:
97
35,190
# Students in 12th Grade:
87
33,165
# Ungraded Students:
-
263

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,688 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,010. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,950 is less than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$6,371 MM
This chart display total revenue of Genoa Central   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$14 MM
$6,327 MM
This chart display total spending of Genoa Central   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,688
$13,010
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Genoa Central   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,950
$12,922
This chart display average spending per public school student in Genoa Central   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in AR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Genoa Central School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Genoa Central Elem. School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
12018 Hwy 196
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 653-2248
Grades: K-4
| 452 students
Rank: #22.
Gary E. Cobb Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11986 Hwy 196
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 653-2132
Grades: 5-8
| 362 students
Rank: #33.
Genoa Central High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12472 Hwy 196
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 653-2272
Grades: 9-12
| 394 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Genoa Central School District?
Genoa Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,208 students.
What is the rank of Genoa Central School District?
Genoa Central School District is ranked #5 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (top 5%) 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Genoa Central School District?
96% of Genoa Central School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Genoa Central School District?
Genoa Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Genoa Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,950 is less than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 1,208 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in AR)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 60% (Top 5%)
  • : 57% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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