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Flippin 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 3 public schools serving 805 students in Flippin School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Flippin School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
3 Schools
1,104 Schools
# Students
805 Students
490,938 Students
# Teachers
114 Teachers
39,243 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Flippin 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 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#163 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.2%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.62
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
15%
% Black
1%
19%
% White
92%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,950 is higher than the state median of $12,976. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,899 is higher than the state median of $12,888. The school district spending/student has grown by 45% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,950
$12,976
Spending / Student
$13,899
$12,888
Best Flippin School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Flippin Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
144 School Lane.
Flippin, AR 72634
(870) 453-8860
Flippin, AR 72634
(870) 453-8860
Gr: PK-4 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Flippin High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
103 Alford St.
Flippin, AR 72634
(870) 453-2233
Flippin, AR 72634
(870) 453-2233
Gr: 9-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Flippin Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
146 School Lane
Flippin, AR 72634
(870) 453-6464
Flippin, AR 72634
(870) 453-6464
Gr: 5-8 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Flippin School District?
Flippin School District manages 3 public schools serving 805 students.
What is the rank of Flippin School District?
Flippin School District is ranked #163 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 Flippin School District?
92% of Flippin School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Flippin School District?
Flippin School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Flippin School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,899 is higher than the state median of $12,888. The school district spending/student has grown by 45% over four school years.
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