Top Rankings
Hermitage School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 425 students in Hermitage School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Hermitage School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,106 Schools
# Students
425 Students
491,000 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
39,254 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hermitage 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 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#171 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.9%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.62
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
27%
15%
% Black
14%
19%
% White
56%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,238 is higher than the state median of $12,975. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,995 is higher than the state median of $12,887. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,238
$12,975
Spending / Student
$13,995
$12,887
Best Hermitage School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hermitage Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
206 W. School Drive Hermitage
Hermitage, AR 71647
(870) 463-8500
Hermitage, AR 71647
(870) 463-8500
Gr: PK-6 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Hermitage High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
312 N. School Drive Hermitage
Hermitage, AR 71647
(870) 463-2235
Hermitage, AR 71647
(870) 463-2235
Gr: 7-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hermitage School District?
Hermitage School District manages 2 public schools serving 425 students.
What is the rank of Hermitage School District?
Hermitage School District is ranked #172 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hermitage School District?
56% of Hermitage School District students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hermitage School District?
Hermitage School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Hermitage School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,995 is higher than the state median of $12,887. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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