Augusta School District

320 Sycamore
Augusta, AR 72006
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 346 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 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,109 Schools
# Students
346 Students
485,093 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
38,778 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Augusta School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 257 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.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#226 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
22%
39%
17%
40%
18%
36%
(21-22)
≥50%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
15%
% Black
55%
19%
% White
37%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,367 is higher than the state median of $13,133. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,355 is higher than the state median of $13,044. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,367
$13,133
Spending / Student
$17,355
$13,044

Best Augusta School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Augusta Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1011 Main St
Augusta, AR 72006
(870) 347-2432
Gr: PK-6 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Augusta High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
206 Smith Dr
Augusta, AR 72006
(870) 347-2515
Gr: 7-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Augusta School District?
Augusta School District manages 2 public schools serving 346 students.
What is the rank of Augusta School District?
Augusta School District is ranked #225 out of 257 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Augusta School District?
55% of Augusta School District students are Black, 37% 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 6:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Augusta School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,355 is higher than the state median of $13,044. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 346 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in AR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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