Top Rankings
Farmington School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,603 students in Farmington School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Farmington School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,082 Schools
# Students
2,603 Students
489,033 Students
# Teachers
201 Teachers
38,772 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Farmington School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 259 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#47 out of 259 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.59
# American Indian Students
19 Students
2,867 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
8,472 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
249 Students
67,983 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
14%
# Black Students
74 Students
95,747 Students
% Black Students
3%
19%
# White Students
2,057 Students
290,335 Students
% White Students
79%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
4,864 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
184 Students
18,765 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
15,704
# Students in K Grade:
182
36,638
# Students in 1st Grade:
193
35,454
# Students in 2nd Grade:
196
35,364
# Students in 3rd Grade:
182
35,554
# Students in 4th Grade:
188
35,666
# Students in 5th Grade:
196
35,703
# Students in 6th Grade:
207
36,543
# Students in 7th Grade:
205
37,983
# Students in 8th Grade:
210
38,742
# Students in 9th Grade:
216
40,843
# Students in 10th Grade:
220
36,352
# Students in 11th Grade:
214
35,121
# Students in 12th Grade:
192
33,104
# Ungraded Students:
2
262
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,660 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,027. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,638 is less than the state median of $12,939. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,660
$13,027
Spending / Student
$9,638
$12,939
Best Farmington School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jerry Pop Williams Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
322 N Broyles St
Farmington, AR 72730
(479) 267-6013
Farmington, AR 72730
(479) 267-6013
Grades: K-3
| 391 students
Rank: #22.
Randall G Lynch Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
359 W Rheas Mill Rd
Farmington, AR 72730
(479) 266-1840
Farmington, AR 72730
(479) 266-1840
Grades: 4-6
| 593 students
Rank: #33.
Bob Folsom Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
230 S Grace Ln
Farmington, AR 72730
(479) 267-6024
Farmington, AR 72730
(479) 267-6024
Grades: K-3
| 362 students
Rank: #44.
Farmington Junior High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
278 W Main St
Farmington, AR 72730
(479) 266-1800
Farmington, AR 72730
(479) 266-1800
Grades: 7-9
| 631 students
Rank: #55.
Farmington High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12327 N Hwy 170
Farmington, AR 72730
(479) 266-1860
Farmington, AR 72730
(479) 266-1860
Grades: 10-12
| 626 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Farmington School District?
Farmington School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,603 students.
What is the rank of Farmington School District?
Farmington School District is ranked #51 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Farmington School District?
79% of Farmington School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Farmington School District?
Farmington School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Farmington School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,638 is less than the state median of $12,939. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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