Top Rankings
Pottsville School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,826 students in Pottsville School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Pottsville School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,082 Schools
# Students
1,826 Students
489,033 Students
# Teachers
171 Teachers
38,772 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Pottsville School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 259 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#11 out of 259 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
![This chart displays the overall district rank of Pottsville School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall district rank of Pottsville School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_district_rank/77512000/77511700/pottsville--school-district-chart-boUjEFq.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
38%
![This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pottsville School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pottsville School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_math_percent/77512000/77511700/pottsville--school-district-chart-nieFHk.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
40%
![This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pottsville School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pottsville School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_rla_percent/77512000/77511700/pottsville--school-district-chart-OEatnF.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
36%
![This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pottsville School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pottsville School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_sci_percent/77512000/77511700/pottsville--school-district-chart-lpX3mY.png)
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
![This chart displays public school graduation rate of Pottsville School District and public school graduation rate of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays public school graduation rate of Pottsville School District and public school graduation rate of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_graduation_rate/77512000/77511700/pottsville--school-district-chart-4aKgLH.png)
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.59
# American Indian Students
8 Students
2,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
18 Students
8,472 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
143 Students
67,983 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
14%
# Black Students
27 Students
95,747 Students
% Black Students
2%
19%
# White Students
1,629 Students
290,335 Students
% White Students
89%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,864 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
18,765 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
33
15,704
# Students in K Grade:
160
36,638
# Students in 1st Grade:
145
35,454
# Students in 2nd Grade:
131
35,364
# Students in 3rd Grade:
133
35,554
# Students in 4th Grade:
125
35,666
# Students in 5th Grade:
125
35,703
# Students in 6th Grade:
153
36,543
# Students in 7th Grade:
148
37,983
# Students in 8th Grade:
157
38,742
# Students in 9th Grade:
128
40,843
# Students in 10th Grade:
140
36,352
# Students in 11th Grade:
125
35,121
# Students in 12th Grade:
123
33,104
# Ungraded Students:
-
262
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,573 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,027. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,127 is less than the state median of $12,939. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$6,371 MM
![This chart displays total revenue of Pottsville School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays total revenue of Pottsville School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_total_revenue/77512000/77511700/pottsville--school-district-chart-ncDLe4.png)
Spending
$19 MM
$6,327 MM
![This chart displays total spending of Pottsville School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays total spending of Pottsville School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_spending/77512000/77511700/pottsville--school-district-chart-b3s4tCi.png)
Revenue / Student
$10,573
$13,027
![This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Pottsville School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Pottsville School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_revenue_ratio/77512000/77511700/pottsville--school-district-chart-sDm5Pb.png)
Spending / Student
$10,127
$12,939
![This chart displays average spending per public school student in Pottsville School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays average spending per public school student in Pottsville School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_spending_ratio/77512000/77511700/pottsville--school-district-chart-bvQztsb.png)
Best Pottsville School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pottsville Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
87 South B St
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479) 968-2133
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479) 968-2133
Grades: PK-3
| 602 students
Rank: #22.
Pottsville Middle Grade
(Math: 63% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6926 Sr 247
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479) 890-6631
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479) 890-6631
Grades: 4-6
| 403 students
Rank: #33.
Pottsville Junior High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 Apache Dr
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479) 968-6334
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479) 968-6334
Grades: 7-9
| 433 students
Rank: #44.
Pottsville High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Apache Dr
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479) 968-6334
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479) 968-6334
Grades: 10-12
| 388 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pottsville School District?
Pottsville School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,826 students.
What is the rank of Pottsville School District?
Pottsville School District is ranked #11 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pottsville School District?
89% of Pottsville School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pottsville School District?
Pottsville School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Pottsville School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,127 is less than the state median of $12,939. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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