Brookland School District

200 W School St
Brookland, AR 72417
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,149 students in Brookland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Brookland School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
3,149 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
201 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Brookland School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#60 out of 259 school districts
(Top 30%)
45%
38%
45%
40%
41%
36%
90-94%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
6%
15%
% Black
4%
19%
% White
87%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $9,585 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,535 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,585
$13,132
Spending / Student
$8,535
$13,043

Best Brookland School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brookland Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
220 N Oak St
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Grades: 1-3
| 740 students
Rank: #22.
Brookland Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 W School St
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Grades: 4-6
| 698 students
Rank: #33.
Brookland Junior High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 W School St
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-8610
Grades: 7-9
| 706 students
Rank: #44.
Brookland High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 W School St
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Grades: 10-12
| 630 students
Rank: n/an/a
120 Hickory St
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Grades: PK-K
| 375 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Brookland School District?
Brookland School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,149 students.
What is the rank of Brookland School District?
Brookland School District is ranked #57 out of 258 school districts in Arkansas (top 30%) 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Brookland School District?
87% of Brookland School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brookland School District?
Brookland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Brookland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,535 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,149 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in AR)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 45% (Top 30%)
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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