Paris School District

2711 E Walnut Street
Paris, AR 72855
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,000 students in Paris 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 Paris School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
3 Schools
1,104 Schools
# Students
1,000 Students
490,938 Students
# Teachers
94 Teachers
39,243 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Paris School District, which is ranked within the top 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#79 out of 258 school districts
(Top 50%)
43%
39%
41%
40%
34%
36%
(21-22)
≥95%
88%
(2022-23)
10.1%
22.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
15%
% Black
2%
19%
% White
83%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,190 is higher than the state median of $12,976. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,363 is higher than the state median of $12,888. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,190
$12,976
Spending / Student
$13,363
$12,888

Best Paris School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paris Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401 N School St
Paris, AR 72855
(844) 963-3243
Gr: PK-4 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Paris Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
602 N 10th St
Paris, AR 72855
(844) 963-3243
Gr: 5-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Paris High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Wood St
Paris, AR 72855
(844) 963-3243
Gr: 9-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Paris School District?
Paris School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,000 students.
What is the rank of Paris School District?
Paris School District is ranked #78 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (top 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 Paris School District?
83% of Paris School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paris School District?
Paris School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Paris School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,363 is higher than the state median of $12,888. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,000 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in AR)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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