For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,703 students in Mena School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Mena School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
5 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
1,703 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
178 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mena School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#63 out of 258 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
88%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.9%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 24-year historical data
% Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
7%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% Black
1%
19%
% White
85%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,478 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,739. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,449 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$7,224 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$25 MM
$7,337 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$14,478
$14,739
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$14,449
$14,969
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Mena School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mena Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 S Morrow
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2572
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2572
Gr: 6-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Holly Harshman Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Geyer Drive
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-3151
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-3151
Gr: 3-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Mena High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Dallas Ave
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-1144
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-1144
Gr: 9-12 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
106 Reine Street N
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2943
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2943
Gr: K-2 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mena School District?
Mena School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,703 students.
What is the rank of Mena School District?
Mena School District is ranked #62 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Mena School District?
85% of Mena School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mena School District?
Mena School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Mena School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,449 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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