Clarendon School District

316 N Sixth St
Clarendon, AR 72029
(District boundaries shown in map)
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1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Clarendon School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 433 students in Clarendon School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Clarendon School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
433 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Clarendon 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 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#244 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

17%
39%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

12%
40%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

10%
36%
(21-22)
≥80%
88%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
12.6%
22.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.62

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
9%
15%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
55%
19%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
27%
57%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,164 is higher 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 $20,132 is higher than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$7,224 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$9 MM
$7,337 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$18,164
$14,739

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$20,132
$14,969

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Clarendon School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarendon Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1117 Eason Rd
Clarendon, AR 72029
(870) 747-3383
Gr: PK-6 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Clarendon High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
320 N. Seventh St.
Clarendon, AR 72029
(870) 747-3326
Gr: 7-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Clarendon School District?
Clarendon School District manages 2 public schools serving 433 students.
What is the rank of Clarendon School District?
Clarendon School District is ranked #246 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clarendon School District?
55% of Clarendon School District students are Black, 27% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clarendon School District?
Clarendon School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Clarendon School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,132 is higher than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 433 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in AR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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