Top Rankings
Decatur 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 3 public schools serving 613 students in Decatur School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Decatur School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
613 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Decatur 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 increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#204 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
88%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26.3%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
5%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
43%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
19%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
% White
42%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
5%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,698 in this school district is less 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 $15,577 is higher than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$7,224 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$10 MM
$7,337 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$14,698
$14,739
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,577
$14,969
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Decatur School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Decatur Northside Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9083 Mt. Olive Rd
Decatur, AR 72722
(479) 321-5780
Decatur, AR 72722
(479) 321-5780
Gr: PK-4 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Decatur Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1498 Stadium Ave.
Decatur, AR 72722
(479) 321-5780
Decatur, AR 72722
(479) 321-5780
Gr: 5-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Decatur High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1498 Stadium Ave.
Decatur, AR 72722
(479) 321-5780
Decatur, AR 72722
(479) 321-5780
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Decatur School District?
Decatur School District manages 3 public schools serving 613 students.
What is the rank of Decatur School District?
Decatur School District is ranked #207 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 Decatur School District?
43% of Decatur School District students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Decatur School District?
Decatur School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Decatur School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,577 is higher than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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