Top Rankings
Charleston 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%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 895 students in Charleston 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 Charleston School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
895 Students
489,675 Students
# Teachers
80 Teachers
38,860 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Charleston School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#44 out of 260 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
37%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.59
# American Indian Students
9 Students
2,870 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
8,475 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
68,031 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
7 Students
95,933 Students
% Black Students
1%
20%
# White Students
821 Students
290,733 Students
% White Students
92%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,864 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
24 Students
18,769 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
36
15,704
# Students in K Grade:
60
36,660
# Students in 1st Grade:
55
35,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
56
35,402
# Students in 3rd Grade:
62
35,604
# Students in 4th Grade:
54
35,717
# Students in 5th Grade:
58
35,752
# Students in 6th Grade:
65
36,543
# Students in 7th Grade:
74
38,047
# Students in 8th Grade:
94
38,816
# Students in 9th Grade:
69
40,919
# Students in 10th Grade:
76
36,411
# Students in 11th Grade:
70
35,190
# Students in 12th Grade:
64
33,165
# Ungraded Students:
2
263
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,401 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,010. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,836 is less than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,401
$13,010
Spending / Student
$10,836
$12,922
Best Charleston School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charleston Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11 Dale Bumpers Dr
Charleston, AR 72933
(479) 965-2460
Charleston, AR 72933
(479) 965-2460
Grades: PK-6
| 446 students
Rank: #22.
Charleston High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3005 Dale Bumpers Dr
Charleston, AR 72933
(479) 965-7150
Charleston, AR 72933
(479) 965-7150
Grades: 7-12
| 449 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Charleston School District?
Charleston School District manages 2 public schools serving 895 students.
What is the rank of Charleston School District?
Charleston School District is ranked #44 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Charleston School District?
92% of Charleston School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Charleston School District?
Charleston School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Charleston School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,836 is less than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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