For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 741 students in Cleveland County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Cleveland County School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% 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
1,099 Schools
# Students
741 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cleveland County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#73 out of 258 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
88%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26.5%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
21%
19%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
71%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,475 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,739. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,839 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$7,224 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$11 MM
$7,337 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$14,475
$14,739
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,839
$14,969
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Best Cleveland County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rison Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Main Street
Rison, AR 71665
(870) 325-6894
Rison, AR 71665
(870) 325-6894
Gr: PK-6 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Rison High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Main Street
Rison, AR 71665
(870) 325-6241
Rison, AR 71665
(870) 325-6241
Gr: 7-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cleveland County School District?
Cleveland County School District manages 2 public schools serving 741 students.
What is the rank of Cleveland County School District?
Cleveland County School District is ranked #72 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Cleveland County School District?
71% of Cleveland County School District students are White, 21% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cleveland County School District?
Cleveland County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Cleveland County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,839 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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