Harrison School District

110 S Cherry
Harrison, AR 72601
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

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 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 193 students in Harrison School District.
Public Preschools in Harrison School District have a diversity score of 0.17, which is less than the Arkansas public preschool average of 0.65.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public preschool average of 47% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
5 Schools
152 Schools
# Students
2,746 Students
64,218 Students
# Teachers
249 Teachers
3,896 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Harrison School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 257 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.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#7 out of 258 school districts
(Top 5%)
58%
39%
59%
40%
51%
36%
96%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
14%
% Black
n/a
24%
% White
90%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,241 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,485 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,241
$13,132
Spending / Student
$11,485
$13,043

Best Harrison School District Public Preschools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
500 N Chestnut
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5043
Gr: K | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Recent Articles

Why Single-Sex Public Schools are Growing in Popularity
Why Single-Sex Public Schools are Growing in Popularity
This article examines the growing trend of single-sex public schools in the United States. It explores the potential benefits, research findings, and controversies surrounding gender-specific education, as well as the factors driving its increasing popularity among parents and educators.
When Teachers Cheat: The Standardized Test Controversies
When Teachers Cheat: The Standardized Test Controversies
Teachers across the country are being accused of cheating on standardized tests, using erasers to conveniently change their students’ answers. However, are these teachers driven to cheat because the funding system is flawed?
When Field Trips Turn Deadly: Who is Responsible?
When Field Trips Turn Deadly: Who is Responsible?
Recent deaths during field trips have parents and school officials questioning the safety of these excursions. Learn about these tragedies and what parameters should be in place to ensure a safe field trip.

Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,746 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in AR)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 58% (Top 5%)
  • : 59% (Top 5%)
  • : 51% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Quick Links