For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,059 students in Bald Knob School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Bald Knob School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
1,059 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
108 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bald Knob 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 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#142 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
36%
Graduation Rate
87%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.4%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
19%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
88%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,727 is higher than the state median of $14,739. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,373 is higher than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$7,224 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$16 MM
$7,337 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,727
$14,739
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,373
$14,969
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Bald Knob School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
H.l. Lubker Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
103 West Park
Bald Knob, AR 72010
(501) 724-3714
Bald Knob, AR 72010
(501) 724-3714
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Bald Knob Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 North Hickory
Bald Knob, AR 72010
(501) 724-5652
Bald Knob, AR 72010
(501) 724-5652
Gr: 6-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Bald Knob High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 North Hickory
Bald Knob, AR 72010
(501) 724-6464
Bald Knob, AR 72010
(501) 724-6464
Gr: 9-12 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bald Knob School District?
Bald Knob School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,059 students.
What is the rank of Bald Knob School District?
Bald Knob School District is ranked #133 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Bald Knob School District?
88% of Bald Knob School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bald Knob School District?
Bald Knob School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Bald Knob School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,373 is higher than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
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