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Lafayette County 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 472 students in Lafayette County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Lafayette County School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% 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
2 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
472 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lafayette County 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#248 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
88%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22.8%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. View full 20-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 20-year historical data
% Black
68%
19%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 20-year historical data
% White
23%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 20-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,809 is higher than the state median of $14,739. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,951 is higher than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$7,224 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 20-year historical data
Spending
$9 MM
$7,337 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 20-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$18,809
$14,739
Showing 2014–2023. View full 20-year historical data
Spending / Student
$19,951
$14,969
Showing 2014–2023. View full 20-year historical data
Best Lafayette County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lafayette County High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1209 Alexander Lane
Lewisville, AR 71845
(870) 533-4464
Lewisville, AR 71845
(870) 533-4464
Gr: 7-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Lafayette County Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
208 W. Seventh St.
Lewisville, AR 71845
(870) 921-4275
Lewisville, AR 71845
(870) 921-4275
Gr: PK-6 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lafayette County School District?
Lafayette County School District manages 2 public schools serving 472 students.
What is the rank of Lafayette County School District?
Lafayette County School District is ranked #252 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 Lafayette County School District?
68% of Lafayette County School District students are Black, 23% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lafayette County School District?
Lafayette County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Lafayette County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,951 is higher than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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