Top Rankings
Harrison 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%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,722 students in Harrison 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 Harrison School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (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 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,082 Schools
# Students
2,722 Students
489,033 Students
# Teachers
268 Teachers
38,772 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Harrison School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 259 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#8 out of 259 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
36%
Graduation Rate
96%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.59
# American Indian Students
6 Students
2,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
8,472 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
126 Students
67,983 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
14%
# Black Students
8 Students
95,747 Students
% Black Students
n/a
19%
# White Students
2,495 Students
290,335 Students
% White Students
92%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
4,864 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
70 Students
18,765 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
15,704
# Students in K Grade:
197
36,638
# Students in 1st Grade:
216
35,454
# Students in 2nd Grade:
195
35,364
# Students in 3rd Grade:
232
35,554
# Students in 4th Grade:
215
35,666
# Students in 5th Grade:
196
35,703
# Students in 6th Grade:
199
36,543
# Students in 7th Grade:
206
37,983
# Students in 8th Grade:
215
38,742
# Students in 9th Grade:
221
40,843
# Students in 10th Grade:
204
36,352
# Students in 11th Grade:
209
35,121
# Students in 12th Grade:
214
33,104
# Ungraded Students:
3
262
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,349 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,027. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,586 is less than the state median of $12,939. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,349
$13,027
Spending / Student
$11,586
$12,939
Best Harrison School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harrison Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1125 Goblin Dr
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-9764
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-9764
Grades: 5-8
| 816 students
Rank: #22.
Skyline Heights Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1120 W Holt Ave
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5821
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5821
Grades: 1-4
| 459 students
Rank: #33.
Forest Heights Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1124 So Tamarind St
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5837
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5837
Grades: 1-4
| 402 students
Rank: #44.
Harrison High School Conversion Charter
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
925 Goblin Dr
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-8223
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-8223
Grades: 9-12
| 848 students
Rank: n/an/a
500 N Chestnut
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5043
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5043
Grades: K
| 197 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harrison School District?
Harrison School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,722 students.
What is the rank of Harrison School District?
Harrison School District is ranked #8 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison School District?
92% of Harrison School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harrison School District?
Harrison School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Harrison School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,586 is less than the state median of $12,939. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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