For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,262 students in Drew Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Drew Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% 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
1,262 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
83 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Drew Central 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 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#201 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
36%
Graduation Rate
87%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.5%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
6%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% Black
24%
19%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
65%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,530 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 $14,423 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$7,224 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$18 MM
$7,337 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$13,530
$14,739
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$14,423
$14,969
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Drew Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Drew Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
250 University Drive
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-6893
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-6893
Gr: PK-4 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Drew Central Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
250 University Drive
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-5235
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-5235
Gr: 5-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Drew Central High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
250 University Drive
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-6076
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-6076
Gr: 9-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Drew Central School District?
Drew Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,262 students.
What is the rank of Drew Central School District?
Drew Central School District is ranked #202 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Drew Central School District?
65% of Drew Central School District students are White, 24% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Drew Central School District?
Drew Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Drew Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,423 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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