Top Rankings
Brookland School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,213 students in Brookland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Brookland School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (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 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
3,213 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
214 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Brookland School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#53 out of 258 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
36%
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.9%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
6%
15%
% Black
4%
19%
% White
87%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,394 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,999. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,365 is less than the state median of $12,910. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,394
$12,999
Spending / Student
$8,365
$12,910
Best Brookland School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brookland Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
220 N. Oak St.
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Gr: 1-3 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Brookland Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 W. School St.
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Gr: 4-6 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Brookland Junior High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 W School
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Gr: 7-9 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Brookland High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 W. School St.
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Gr: 10-12 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
100 W School
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Gr: PK-K | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brookland School District?
Brookland School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,213 students.
What is the rank of Brookland School District?
Brookland School District is ranked #52 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (top 30%) 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: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) 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 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Brookland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,365 is less than the state median of $12,910. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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