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Bradford 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 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 434 students in Bradford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Bradford School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,104 Schools
# Students
434 Students
490,938 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
39,243 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bradford 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#192 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)8.7%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
15%
% Black
1%
19%
% White
96%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,108 is higher than the state median of $12,976. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,311 is less than the state median of $12,888. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,108
$12,976
Spending / Student
$12,311
$12,888
Best Bradford School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bradford Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
504 W Main Street
Bradford, AR 72020
(501) 344-8245
Bradford, AR 72020
(501) 344-8245
Gr: PK-6 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Bradford High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
504 W Main Street
Bradford, AR 72020
(501) 344-2607
Bradford, AR 72020
(501) 344-2607
Gr: 7-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bradford School District?
Bradford School District manages 2 public schools serving 434 students.
What is the rank of Bradford School District?
Bradford School District is ranked #192 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bradford School District?
96% of Bradford School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bradford School District?
Bradford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Bradford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,311 is less than the state median of $12,888. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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