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LEAD Hill 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 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 344 students in LEAD Hill 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 LEAD Hill School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,109 Schools
# Students
344 Students
485,093 Students
# Teachers
64 Teachers
38,778 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
LEAD Hill School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 257 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 85% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#180 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%
Graduation Rate
85%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.61
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
1%
15%
% Black
n/a
19%
% White
93%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,215 is higher than the state median of $13,133. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,866 is higher than the state median of $13,044. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,215
$13,133
Spending / Student
$13,866
$13,044
Best LEAD Hill School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lead Hill High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6967 Milum Rd
Lead Hill, AR 72644
(870) 436-5677
Lead Hill, AR 72644
(870) 436-5677
Gr: 7-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Lead Hill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6966 Milum Rd
Lead Hill, AR 72644
(870) 436-5677
Lead Hill, AR 72644
(870) 436-5677
Gr: K-6 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to LEAD Hill School District?
LEAD Hill School District manages 2 public schools serving 344 students.
What is the rank of LEAD Hill School District?
LEAD Hill School District is ranked #178 out of 257 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 LEAD Hill School District?
93% of LEAD Hill School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of LEAD Hill School District?
LEAD Hill School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is LEAD Hill School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,866 is higher than the state median of $13,044. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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