Top Rankings
HOPE School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,212 students in HOPE School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in HOPE School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
2,212 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
206 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
HOPE 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 89% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#216 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
36%
Graduation Rate
89%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.6%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
34%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
43%
19%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
19%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-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 $16,709 is higher than the state median of $14,739. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,890 is higher than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$7,224 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$35 MM
$7,337 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,709
$14,739
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,890
$14,969
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best HOPE School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hope Academy Of Public Service
Alternative School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 West Sixth Street
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3454
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3454
Gr: 5-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Lakeshore Drive
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-2723
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-2723
Gr: PK-6 | 929 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Yerger Junior High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 East Ninth Street
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-2770
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-2770
Gr: 7-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Hope High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 South Main
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3451
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3451
Gr: 9-12 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #55.
Creative Action Team School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
513 Henry Yerger
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3451
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3451
Gr: 2-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Beryl Henry Upper Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2000 South Main
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-6222
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-6222
Gr: 5-6 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to HOPE School District?
HOPE School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,212 students.
What is the rank of HOPE School District?
HOPE School District is ranked #217 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 HOPE School District?
43% of HOPE School District students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of HOPE School District?
HOPE School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is HOPE School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,890 is higher than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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