For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 660 students in Carlisle School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Carlisle School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), 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
660 Students
490,938 Students
# Teachers
67 Teachers
39,243 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Carlisle 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#187 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.2%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
7%
15%
% Black
9%
19%
% White
80%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,961 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,976. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,627 is less than the state median of $12,888. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,961
$12,976
Spending / Student
$11,627
$12,888
Best Carlisle School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carlisle Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
707 East 5th Street
Carlisle, AR 72024
(870) 552-3261
Carlisle, AR 72024
(870) 552-3261
Gr: PK-6 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Carlisle High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
145 Raborn Road
Carlisle, AR 72024
(870) 552-3196
Carlisle, AR 72024
(870) 552-3196
Gr: 7-12 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Carlisle School District?
Carlisle School District manages 2 public schools serving 660 students.
What is the rank of Carlisle School District?
Carlisle School District is ranked #180 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Carlisle School District?
80% of Carlisle School District students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carlisle School District?
Carlisle School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Carlisle School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,627 is less than the state median of $12,888. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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