Top Rankings
Bryant School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 9,827 students in Bryant 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 Bryant School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
9,827 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
595 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bryant School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 93% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#29 out of 258 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
36%
Graduation Rate
93%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.6%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
20%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
22%
19%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
51%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,877 in this school district is less 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 $11,401 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$117 MM
$7,224 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$112 MM
$7,337 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$11,877
$14,739
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$11,401
$14,969
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Bryant School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Springhill Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2716 Northlake Rd
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 847-5675
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 847-5675
Gr: K-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Bethel Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5415 Northlake Rd
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 316-0937
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 316-0937
Gr: 6-7 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2701 Salem Rd
Benton, AR 72019
(501) 316-0263
Benton, AR 72019
(501) 316-0263
Gr: K-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Bryant Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1215 Woodland Drive
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 847-5642
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 847-5642
Gr: PK-5 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Hurricane Creek Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6091 Alcoa
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 653-1012
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 653-1012
Gr: K-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Collegeville Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4818 Hwy 5 N
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 847-5670
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 847-5670
Gr: K-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5200 Bryant Parkway
Alexander, AR 72002
(501) 653-5128
Alexander, AR 72002
(501) 653-5128
Gr: K-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #88.
Hill Farm Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Hill Farm Rd
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 653-5950
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 653-5950
Gr: K-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #99.
Bryant Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1105 Woodland Drive
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 847-5651
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 847-5651
Gr: 6-7 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1010.
Robert L. Davis Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12001 County Line Rd
Alexander, AR 72002
(501) 455-5672
Alexander, AR 72002
(501) 455-5672
Gr: K-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1111.
Bryant Junior High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 Hill Farm Rd
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 653-5136
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 653-5136
Gr: 8-9 | 1,545 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1212.
Bryant High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 N Reynolds Rd
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 847-5605
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 847-5605
Gr: 9-12 | 2,369 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bryant School District?
Bryant School District manages 12 public schools serving 9,827 students.
What is the rank of Bryant School District?
Bryant School District is ranked #30 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bryant School District?
51% of Bryant School District students are White, 22% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bryant School District?
Bryant School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Bryant School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,401 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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