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Bearden 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 446 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 22% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% 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
446 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
67 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bearden 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#218 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.4%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
% Black
35%
19%
% White
54%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,742 is higher than the state median of $14,739. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,390 is higher than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$7,224 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$7,337 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,742
$14,739
Spending / Student
$16,390
$14,969
Best Bearden School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bearden Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Oak Avenue
Bearden, AR 71720
(833) 423-2733
Bearden, AR 71720
(833) 423-2733
Gr: K-6 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Bearden High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
635 N Plum
Bearden, AR 71720
(833) 423-2733
Bearden, AR 71720
(833) 423-2733
Gr: 7-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bearden School District?
Bearden School District manages 2 public schools serving 446 students.
What is the rank of Bearden School District?
Bearden School District is ranked #221 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 Bearden School District?
54% of Bearden School District students are White, 35% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bearden School District?
Bearden School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Bearden School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,390 is higher than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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