Hamburg School District

202 E Parker St
Hamburg, AR 71646
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,697 students in Hamburg School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Hamburg School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% 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
5 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
1,697 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
119 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hamburg 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#154 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

34%
39%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

34%
40%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

29%
36%
(21-22)
≥95%
88%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
28.4%
22.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.62

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
18%
15%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
19%
19%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
61%
57%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,283 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 $12,666 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$7,224 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$22 MM
$7,337 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$13,283
$14,739

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$12,666
$14,969

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Hamburg School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Allbritton Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
119 Allbritton Drive
Hamburg, AR 71646
(870) 853-2820
Gr: 3-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Portland Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
314 Hwy 160 E
Portland, AR 71663
(870) 737-4333
Gr: PK-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Noble Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 36% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
210 S Bartlett St
Hamburg, AR 71646
(870) 853-2836
Gr: PK-2 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Hamburg Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1109 Cub Dr
Hamburg, AR 71646
(870) 853-2811
Gr: 6-8 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Hamburg High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1119 S Main St
Hamburg, AR 71646
(870) 853-9856
Gr: 9-12 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hamburg School District?
Hamburg School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,697 students.
What is the rank of Hamburg School District?
Hamburg School District is ranked #154 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 Hamburg School District?
61% of Hamburg School District students are White, 19% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hamburg School District?
Hamburg School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Hamburg School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,666 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,697 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in AR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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