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Brinkley 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 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 432 students in Brinkley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Brinkley School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% 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
432 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
73 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Brinkley 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 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#231 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
36%
Graduation Rate
85%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)39.8%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
74%
19%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
21%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,229 is higher than the state median of $14,739. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,854 is higher than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$7,224 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$8 MM
$7,337 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,229
$14,739
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,854
$14,969
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Brinkley School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
C.b. Partee Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Tiger Drive
Brinkley, AR 72021
(870) 734-5010
Brinkley, AR 72021
(870) 734-5010
Gr: PK-6 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Brinkley High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Tiger Drive
Brinkley, AR 72021
(870) 734-5005
Brinkley, AR 72021
(870) 734-5005
Gr: 7-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brinkley School District?
Brinkley School District manages 2 public schools serving 432 students.
What is the rank of Brinkley School District?
Brinkley School District is ranked #237 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 Brinkley School District?
74% of Brinkley School District students are Black, 21% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brinkley School District?
Brinkley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Brinkley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,854 is higher than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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