Top Rankings
Genoa Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,213 students in Genoa Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Genoa Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
4 Schools
1,104 Schools
# Students
1,213 Students
490,938 Students
# Teachers
103 Teachers
39,243 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Genoa Central School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#5 out of 258 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.6%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
% Black
1%
19%
% White
95%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,640 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,976. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,901 is less than the state median of $12,888. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,640
$12,976
Spending / Student
$11,901
$12,888
Best Genoa Central School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Genoa Central Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12018 St Hwy 196
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 653-7501
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 653-7501
Gr: K-3 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Gary E. Cobb Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11986 St Hwy 196
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 653-7571
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 653-7571
Gr: 4-6 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Genoa Central High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12472 St Hwy 196
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 653-7521
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 653-7521
Gr: 10-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
12074 Highway 196
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 653-7601
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 653-7601
Gr: 7-9 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Genoa Central School District?
Genoa Central School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,213 students.
What is the rank of Genoa Central School District?
Genoa Central School District is ranked #5 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (top 5%) 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 overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Genoa Central School District?
95% of Genoa Central School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Genoa Central School District?
Genoa Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Genoa Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,901 is less than the state median of $12,888. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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