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Dierks School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 541 students in Dierks School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Dierks School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,104 Schools
# Students
541 Students
490,938 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
39,243 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dierks 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#143 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)29.1%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
12%
15%
% Black
1%
19%
% White
84%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,109 is higher than the state median of $12,976. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,316 is higher than the state median of $12,888. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,109
$12,976
Spending / Student
$14,316
$12,888
Best Dierks School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Joann Walters Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Old Hwy 70 West
Dierks, AR 71833
(870) 286-2015
Dierks, AR 71833
(870) 286-2015
Gr: K-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Dierks High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 Old Hwy 70 West
Dierks, AR 71833
(870) 286-3234
Dierks, AR 71833
(870) 286-3234
Gr: 7-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dierks School District?
Dierks School District manages 2 public schools serving 541 students.
What is the rank of Dierks School District?
Dierks School District is ranked #144 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Dierks School District?
84% of Dierks School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dierks School District?
Dierks School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Dierks School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,316 is higher than the state median of $12,888. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
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