Top Rankings
DeWitt School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,153 students in DeWitt 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 DeWitt School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% 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
3 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
1,153 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
113 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
DeWitt 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 82% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#67 out of 258 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 2010–2023 (no data for 2020)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Showing 2013–2022. Show full history, 2010–2022 (no data for 2020)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
36%
Graduation Rate
82%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 2011–2023
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.4%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1988–2023
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
7%
15%
% Black
13%
19%
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1988–2023
% White
74%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1988–2023
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 2010–2023
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,944 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 $14,447 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$7,224 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1990–2023 (no data for 1991, 1993, 1994 and 2013)
Spending
$17 MM
$7,337 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1990–2023 (no data for 1991, 1993, 1994 and 2013)
Revenue / Student
$14,944
$14,739
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1990–2023 (no data for 1991, 1993, 1994, 1996 and 2013)
Spending / Student
$14,447
$14,969
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 1990–2023 (no data for 1991, 1993, 1994, 1996 and 2013)
Best DeWitt School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dewitt Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1718 S Grandview
De Witt, AR 72042
(870) 946-4651
De Witt, AR 72042
(870) 946-4651
Gr: PK-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Dewitt Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1209 W 16th
De Witt, AR 72042
(870) 946-3708
De Witt, AR 72042
(870) 946-3708
Gr: 6-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Dewitt High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1614 S Grandview
De Witt, AR 72042
(870) 946-4661
De Witt, AR 72042
(870) 946-4661
Gr: 9-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to DeWitt School District?
DeWitt School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,153 students.
What is the rank of DeWitt School District?
DeWitt School District is ranked #68 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in DeWitt School District?
74% of DeWitt School District students are White, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of DeWitt School District?
DeWitt School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is DeWitt School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,447 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
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