Top Rankings
Gravette School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,908 students in Gravette School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Gravette School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,080 Schools
# Students
1,908 Students
486,305 Students
# Teachers
145 Teachers
38,542 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Gravette School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 260 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#27 out of 260 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
37%

Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.59
# American Indian Students
45 Students
2,872 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
25 Students
8,371 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
143 Students
66,327 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
14%
# Black Students
8 Students
96,156 Students
% Black Students
n/a
20%
# White Students
1,599 Students
290,929 Students
% White Students
84%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
4,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
79 Students
16,997 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
48
13,301
# Students in K Grade:
118
34,791
# Students in 1st Grade:
128
35,574
# Students in 2nd Grade:
120
35,591
# Students in 3rd Grade:
146
35,588
# Students in 4th Grade:
157
35,518
# Students in 5th Grade:
146
36,235
# Students in 6th Grade:
154
37,641
# Students in 7th Grade:
158
38,785
# Students in 8th Grade:
156
39,096
# Students in 9th Grade:
169
37,426
# Students in 10th Grade:
131
37,100
# Students in 11th Grade:
156
35,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
121
33,799
# Ungraded Students:
-
336
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,503 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,713. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,031 is higher than the state median of $11,880. The school district spending/student has grown by 46% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$11 MM

Spending
$33 MM
$11 MM

Revenue / Student
$11,503
$11,713

Spending / Student
$17,031
$11,880

Best Gravette School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gravette Middle School
Math: 59% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
607 Dallas Se
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4160
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4160
Grades: 6-8
| 468 students
Rank: #22.
Gravette High School
Math: 38% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
325 Lion Dr
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4180
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4180
Grades: 9-12
| 577 students
Rank: #33.
Gravette Upper Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 8th Ave Se
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4140
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4140
Grades: 3-5
| 449 students
Rank: n/an/a
601 El Paso St Se
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4120
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4120
Grades: PK-2
| 414 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gravette School District?
Gravette School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,908 students.
What is the rank of Gravette School District?
Gravette School District is ranked #27 out of 260 school districts in Arkansas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gravette School District?
84% of Gravette School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gravette School District?
Gravette School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Gravette School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,031 is higher than the state median of $11,880. The school district spending/student has grown by 46% over four school years.
Recent Articles

A Story of Overcoming Common Reading Difficulties
Follow the story of Sarah, a fictional character who overcame common reading difficulties with the help of the three cueing system. This blog post explores the advantages and disadvantages of the three cueing system and provides strategies for implementing it effectively.

Voucher Program Update: Florida
Many states now offer voucher programs. We look at the voucher program available in Florida.

Standardized Tests
Standardized tests have a long history in American K-12 education. We examine what standardized tests evaluate and more.