Top Rankings
Jasper School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 850 students in Jasper School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Jasper School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,082 Schools
# Students
850 Students
489,033 Students
# Teachers
107 Teachers
38,772 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
District Rank
Jasper School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 259 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#91 out of 259 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
36%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.59
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,867 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
8,472 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
67,983 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
14%
# Black Students
6 Students
95,747 Students
% Black Students
1%
19%
# White Students
819 Students
290,335 Students
% White Students
96%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,864 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
12 Students
18,765 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
71
15,704
# Students in K Grade:
62
36,638
# Students in 1st Grade:
47
35,454
# Students in 2nd Grade:
60
35,364
# Students in 3rd Grade:
55
35,554
# Students in 4th Grade:
62
35,666
# Students in 5th Grade:
53
35,703
# Students in 6th Grade:
50
36,543
# Students in 7th Grade:
56
37,983
# Students in 8th Grade:
64
38,742
# Students in 9th Grade:
69
40,843
# Students in 10th Grade:
70
36,352
# Students in 11th Grade:
67
35,121
# Students in 12th Grade:
63
33,104
# Ungraded Students:
1
262
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,706 is higher than the state median of $13,027. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,531 is higher than the state median of $12,939. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,706
$13,027
Spending / Student
$13,531
$12,939
Best Jasper School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kingston High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 School St
Kingston, AR 72742
(479) 665-2835
Kingston, AR 72742
(479) 665-2835
Grades: 7-12
| 119 students
Rank: #22.
Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 School St
Kingston, AR 72742
(479) 665-2835
Kingston, AR 72742
(479) 665-2835
Grades: PK-6
| 113 students
Rank: #33.
Jasper Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 School St
Jasper, AR 72641
(870) 446-5320
Jasper, AR 72641
(870) 446-5320
Grades: PK-6
| 239 students
Rank: #44.
Jasper High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 School St
Jasper, AR 72641
(870) 446-2223
Jasper, AR 72641
(870) 446-2223
Grades: 7-12
| 204 students
Rank: #55.
Oark Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
370 Hwy 215
Oark, AR 72852
(479) 292-3337
Oark, AR 72852
(479) 292-3337
Grades: PK-6
| 108 students
Rank: #66.
Oark High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
370 Hwy 215
Oark, AR 72852
(479) 292-3353
Oark, AR 72852
(479) 292-3353
Grades: 7-12
| 67 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jasper School District?
Jasper School District manages 6 public schools serving 850 students.
What is the rank of Jasper School District?
Jasper School District is ranked #92 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jasper School District?
96% of Jasper School District students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jasper School District?
Jasper School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Jasper School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,531 is higher than the state median of $12,939. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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