For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 648 students in Horatio School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Horatio School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% 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
1,104 Schools
# Students
648 Students
490,938 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
39,243 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Horatio 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 decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#134 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.6%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.62
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
24%
15%
% Black
2%
19%
% White
69%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,535 is higher than the state median of $12,976. The school district revenue/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,611 is higher than the state median of $12,888. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,535
$12,976
Spending / Student
$13,611
$12,888
Best Horatio School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horatio Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 Isbell
Horatio, AR 71842
(870) 832-1930
Horatio, AR 71842
(870) 832-1930
Gr: K-6 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Horatio High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Metcalf
Horatio, AR 71842
(870) 832-1900
Horatio, AR 71842
(870) 832-1900
Gr: 7-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Horatio School District?
Horatio School District manages 2 public schools serving 648 students.
What is the rank of Horatio School District?
Horatio School District is ranked #131 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Horatio School District?
69% of Horatio School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Horatio School District?
Horatio School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Horatio School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,611 is higher than the state median of $12,888. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
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