Top Rankings
Augusta School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 329 students in Augusta School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Augusta School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% 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
2 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
329 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Augusta 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 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#226 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
88%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.5%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
51%
19%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
41%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,207 is higher than the state median of $14,739. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,334 is higher than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$7,224 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$7 MM
$7,337 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$23,207
$14,739
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$22,334
$14,969
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Augusta School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Augusta Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10 Red Devil Drive
Augusta, AR 72006
(870) 347-2432
Augusta, AR 72006
(870) 347-2432
Gr: PK-6 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Augusta High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10 Red Devil Drive
Augusta, AR 72006
(870) 347-2515
Augusta, AR 72006
(870) 347-2515
Gr: 7-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Augusta School District?
Augusta School District manages 2 public schools serving 329 students.
What is the rank of Augusta School District?
Augusta School District is ranked #225 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Augusta School District?
51% of Augusta School District students are Black, 41% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Augusta School District?
Augusta School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Augusta School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,334 is higher than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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