Top Rankings
Hot Springs School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,576 students in Hot Springs School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Hot Springs School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% 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
3,576 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
245 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hot Springs 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 80% has increased from 74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#202 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%
Graduation Rate
80%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12.8%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
22%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% Black
35%
19%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
30%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
11%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,961 is higher than the state median of $14,739. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,746 is higher than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$7,224 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$60 MM
$7,337 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$17,961
$14,739
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$16,746
$14,969
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Hot Springs School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
617 Main Street
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 623-5661
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 623-5661
Gr: PK-6 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Hot Springs Junior Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 Chestnut
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5228
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5228
Gr: 7-9 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Oaklawn Stem Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
525 Hammond Lane
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 620-7822
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 620-7822
Gr: PK-6 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
120 Chestnut
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 620-7821
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 620-7821
Gr: PK-6 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Oaklawn Boulevard
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 623-2661
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 623-2661
Gr: PK-6 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
Hot Springs World Class High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
120 Chestnut
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5286
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5286
Gr: 10-12 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hot Springs School District?
Hot Springs School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,576 students.
What is the rank of Hot Springs School District?
Hot Springs School District is ranked #203 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hot Springs School District?
35% of Hot Springs School District students are Black, 30% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hot Springs School District?
Hot Springs School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Hot Springs School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,746 is higher than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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