For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,355 students in Booneville 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 Booneville School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
1,104 Schools
# Students
1,355 Students
490,938 Students
# Teachers
96 Teachers
39,243 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Booneville 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 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#136 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)10.8%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.62
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
15%
% Black
1%
19%
% White
87%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,062 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,976. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,215 is less than the state median of $12,888. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,062
$12,976
Spending / Student
$10,215
$12,888
Best Booneville School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Booneville Jr High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
835 E Eighth St
Booneville, AR 72927
(855) 675-3339
Booneville, AR 72927
(855) 675-3339
Gr: 7-9 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Booneville Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
386 W Seventh St
Booneville, AR 72927
(855) 675-3339
Booneville, AR 72927
(855) 675-3339
Gr: PK-6 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Booneville High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
945 N Plum St
Booneville, AR 72927
(855) 675-3339
Booneville, AR 72927
(855) 675-3339
Gr: 10-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Booneville School District?
Booneville School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,355 students.
What is the rank of Booneville School District?
Booneville School District is ranked #137 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 Booneville School District?
87% of Booneville School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Booneville School District?
Booneville School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Booneville School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,215 is less than the state median of $12,888. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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