Top Rankings
Buffalo Island Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 720 students in Buffalo Island Central 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 Buffalo Island Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% 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
2 Schools
1,104 Schools
# Students
720 Students
490,938 Students
# Teachers
64 Teachers
39,243 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Buffalo Island Central 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 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#50 out of 258 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
36%
Graduation Rate
85%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.6%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
17%
15%
% Black
1%
19%
% White
80%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,628 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,976. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,721 is less than the state median of $12,888. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,628
$12,976
Spending / Student
$11,721
$12,888
Best Buffalo Island Central School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buffalo Island Central Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1208 Nelson
Leachville, AR 72438
(870) 486-5411
Leachville, AR 72438
(870) 486-5411
Gr: PK-6 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Buffalo Island Central High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
803 West Drew
Monette, AR 72447
(870) 486-5411
Monette, AR 72447
(870) 486-5411
Gr: 7-12 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Buffalo Island Central School District?
Buffalo Island Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 720 students.
What is the rank of Buffalo Island Central School District?
Buffalo Island Central School District is ranked #50 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Buffalo Island Central School District?
80% of Buffalo Island Central School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Buffalo Island Central School District?
Buffalo Island Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Buffalo Island Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,721 is less than the state median of $12,888. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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