Bearden School District

100 Oak Ave
Bearden, AR 71720
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 458 students in Bearden 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 Bearden School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% 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
1,110 Schools
# Students
458 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Bearden School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 258 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#216 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
22%
38%
25%
40%
23%
36%
≥90%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
% Black
32%
19%
% White
57%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,386 is higher than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,321 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,386
$13,132
Spending / Student
$14,321
$13,043

Best Bearden School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bearden Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Oak Ave
Bearden, AR 71720
(870) 687-2237
Grades: K-6
| 227 students
Rank: #22.
Bearden High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
635 N Plum
Bearden, AR 71720
(870) 687-2913
Grades: 7-12
| 231 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bearden School District?
Bearden School District manages 2 public schools serving 458 students.
What is the rank of Bearden School District?
Bearden School District is ranked #224 out of 258 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bearden School District?
57% of Bearden School District students are White, 32% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bearden School District?
Bearden School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Bearden School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,321 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 458 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in AR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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