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 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,739 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 58% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
5 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
2,739 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
242 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Harrison 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 96% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#7 out of 258 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
36%
Graduation Rate
96%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
6%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 26-year historical data
% Black
n/a
19%
% White
90%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,586 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 $15,061 is higher than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$7,224 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$41 MM
$7,337 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$14,586
$14,739
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$15,061
$14,969
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Harrison School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harrison Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1125 Goblin Dr
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-8771
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-8771
Gr: 5-8 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Skyline Heights Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1120 W Holt
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5821
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5821
Gr: 1-4 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Forest Heights Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1124 S Tamarind
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5837
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5837
Gr: 1-4 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Harrison High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
925 Goblin Drive
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-8223
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-8223
Gr: 9-12 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
500 North Chestnut
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5043
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5043
Gr: K | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harrison School District?
Harrison School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,739 students.
What is the rank of Harrison School District?
Harrison School District is ranked #6 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%), 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?
90% of Harrison School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Harrison School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,061 is higher than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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