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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
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
Spending
$19 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,573
$13,027
Spending / Student
$10,127
$12,939
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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