Harrison School District
- For the 2020 school year, there are 7 top public schools in Harrison School District, serving 2,635 students.
- Public school in Harrison School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus Arkansas public schools average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus Arkansas public schools average of 53%). Their average school ranking is in the top 5% of public schools in Arkansas.
- The school with highest math proficiency is Forest Heights Elementary School, with 75-79% math proficiency. Read more about public school math proficiency statistics in Arkansas or national school math proficiency statistics.
- The school with highest reading language/arts proficiency is Harrison Middle School, with 76% reading language/arts proficiency. Read more about public school reading language/arts proficiency statistics in Arkansas or national school reading language/arts proficiency statistics.
- Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic) , which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 39%.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Arkansas public school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Harrison School District |
| School District Website | http://harrison.k12.ar.us |
| School District Phone Number | (870)741-7600 |
| School District Grades Offered | KG - 12 |
Harrison School District (2020)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency | AR School Rank)
Location
Grades
Students - Harrison Eagle Heights Elementary School Math: 70-79% / Reading: 70-79% | Top 5%500 No Chestnut St
Harrison, AR 72601
(870)741-5043
Grades: K-4 | 163 students
- Harrison Forest Heights Elementary School Math: 75-79% / Reading: 65-69% | Top 5%1124 So Tamarind St
Harrison, AR 72601
(870)741-5837
Grades: K-4 | 404 students
- Harrison Harrison High School Math: 30-34% / Reading: 65-69% | Top 50%925 Goblin Dr
Harrison, AR 72601
(870)741-8223
Grades: 10-12 | 617 students
- Harrison Harrison Junior High School Math: 53% / Reading: 66% | Top 30%515 So Pine St
Harrison, AR 72601
(870)741-3496
Grades: 7-9 | 591 students
- Harrison Harrison Middle School Math: 77% / Reading: 76% | Top 5%1125 Goblin Dr
Harrison, AR 72601
(870)741-9764
Grades: 5-6 | 402 students
- Harrison Skyline Heights Elementary School Math: 75-79% / Reading: 70-74% | Top 5%1120 W Holt Ave
Harrison, AR 72601
(870)741-5821
Grades: K-4 | 345 students
- Harrison Woodland Heights Elementary School Math: 60-69% / Reading: 50-59% | Top 30%520 E Womack St
Harrison, AR 72601
(870)743-2122
Grades: K-4 | 113 students
| 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AR) |
| # of Schools | 7 Schools | 1,125 Schools |
| # of Students | 2,635 Students | 497,450 Students |
| # of Teachers | 182 Teachers | 36,205 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
- Harrison School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 261 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (AR) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 53% |
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| Graduation Rate | 91% | 87% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.16 | 0.57 |
| # of American Indian Students | 14 Students | 3,125 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 30 Students | 8,052 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 1% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 110 Students | 62,900 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 4% | 13% |
| # of Black Students | 9 Students | 102,712 Students |
| % Black Students | n/a | 21% |
| # of White Students | 2,418 Students | 305,304 Students |
| % White Students | 92% | 61% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 2 Students | 3,679 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Two or more races Students | 52 Students | 11,680 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 16,216 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 210 | 36,963 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 201 | 37,307 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 188 | 37,815 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 224 | 38,650 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 202 | 38,686 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 182 | 36,441 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 212 | 36,769 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 219 | 37,175 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 182 | 36,992 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 190 | 38,676 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 210 | 37,156 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 190 | 35,294 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 212 | 33,085 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 13 | 225 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $9,658 in this school district is less than the state average of $10,338. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $10,253 is less than the state average of $10,931. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AR) |
| Total Revenue | $27 MM | $9 MM |
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| Spending | $29 MM | $10 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $9,658 | $10,338 |
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| Spending / Student | $10,253 | $10,931 |
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