Monticello School District

935 Scogin Dr
Monticello, AR 71655
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,602 students in Monticello School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Monticello School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% 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
4 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
1,602 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
122 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Monticello 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 87% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#143 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
38%
39%
34%
40%
31%
36%
87%
89.9%
(2022-23)
24.7%
22.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
15%
% Black
37%
19%
% White
54%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,875 is higher than the state median of $14,739. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,131 is higher than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$7,224 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$7,337 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,875
$14,739
Spending / Student
$17,131
$14,969

Best Monticello School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monticello Intermediate School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
280 Clyde Ross
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4030
Gr: 3-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Monticello Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
212 Clyde Ross
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4040
Gr: 6-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Monticello High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
390 Clyde Ross
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4050
Gr: 9-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
1037 Scogin Drive
Monticello, AR 71655
(870) 367-4010
Gr: PK-2 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Monticello School District?
Monticello School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,602 students.
What is the rank of Monticello School District?
Monticello School District is ranked #145 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Monticello School District?
54% of Monticello School District students are White, 37% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Monticello School District?
Monticello School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Monticello School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,131 is higher than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,602 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : 87% (Top 30% in AR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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