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Kirby School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 392 students in Kirby School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Kirby School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
1,099 Schools
# Students
392 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
64 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kirby 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 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#170 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)3%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
10%
15%
% Black
1%
19%
% White
87%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,901 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,999. The school district revenue/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,207 is less than the state median of $12,910. The school district spending/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,901
$12,999
Spending / Student
$11,207
$12,910
Best Kirby School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kirby Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2614 Hwy 27n.
Kirby, AR 71950
(870) 398-4213
Kirby, AR 71950
(870) 398-4213
Gr: PK-6 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Kirby High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2614 Hwy 27n.
Kirby, AR 71950
(870) 398-4211
Kirby, AR 71950
(870) 398-4211
Gr: 7-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kirby School District?
Kirby School District manages 2 public schools serving 392 students.
What is the rank of Kirby School District?
Kirby School District is ranked #168 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kirby School District?
87% of Kirby School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kirby School District?
Kirby School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Kirby School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,207 is less than the state median of $12,910. The school district spending/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
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