Top Rankings
Hillcrest School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 442 students in Hillcrest School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Hillcrest School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
2 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
442 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hillcrest School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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
#51 out of 258 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
88%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.5%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
19%
% White
95%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,577 is higher than the state median of $14,739. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,269 is higher than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has declined by 30% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$7,224 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$8 MM
$7,337 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,577
$14,739
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,269
$14,969
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Best Hillcrest School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
146 S. Main Street
Lynn, AR 72440
(870) 376-5416
Lynn, AR 72440
(870) 376-5416
Gr: PK-6 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Hillcrest High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
146 S. Main Street
Strawberry, AR 72469
(870) 376-5416
Strawberry, AR 72469
(870) 376-5416
Gr: 7-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hillcrest School District?
Hillcrest School District manages 2 public schools serving 442 students.
What is the rank of Hillcrest School District?
Hillcrest School District is ranked #54 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (top 30%) 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 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hillcrest School District?
95% of Hillcrest School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hillcrest School District?
Hillcrest School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Hillcrest School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,269 is higher than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has declined by 30% over four school years.
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