Huntsville School District

570 W Main
Huntsville, AR 72740
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,287 students in Huntsville 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 Huntsville School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% 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
6 Schools
1,104 Schools
# Students
2,287 Students
490,938 Students
# Teachers
203 Teachers
39,243 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Huntsville 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 87% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#149 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
36%
39%
34%
40%
31%
36%
87%
88%
(2022-23)
9.6%
22.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
11%
15%
% Black
n/a
19%
% White
81%
57%
% Hawaiian
4%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,416 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,976. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,238 is higher than the state median of $12,888. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,416
$12,976
Spending / Student
$13,238
$12,888

Best Huntsville School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Huntsville Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
133 School Dr
Huntsville, AR 72740
(479) 738-6520
Gr: 6-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Huntsville Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
437 Park Ave
Huntsville, AR 72740
(479) 738-6228
Gr: 3-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
St. Paul Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
176 4th St
Saint Paul, AR 72760
(479) 677-2711
Gr: PK-6 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
St. Paul High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
232 4th St
Saint Paul, AR 72760
(479) 677-2624
Gr: 7-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Huntsville High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
594 S Harris
Huntsville, AR 72740
(479) 738-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Watson Primary School
314 N Gaskill
Huntsville, AR 72740
(479) 738-2425
Gr: PK-2 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Huntsville School District?
Huntsville School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,287 students.
What is the rank of Huntsville School District?
Huntsville School District is ranked #151 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 Huntsville School District?
81% of Huntsville School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Huntsville School District?
Huntsville School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Huntsville School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,238 is higher than the state median of $12,888. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 2,287 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 87% (Top 30% in AR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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