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Prairie Grove School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,216 students in Prairie Grove 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 Prairie Grove School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
2,216 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
180 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Prairie Grove School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 257 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#75 out of 258 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
36%
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.61
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
15%
% Black
1%
19%
% White
81%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,264 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,699 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,264
$13,132
Spending / Student
$11,699
$13,043
Best Prairie Grove School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Grove Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
824 N Mock
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4221
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4221
Gr: 4-6 | 501 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Prairie Grove Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Ed Staggs Dr
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4210
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4210
Gr: PK-3 | 801 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Prairie Grove Junior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
824 N Mock St.
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4221
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4221
Gr: 7-8 | 319 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Prairie Grove High School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Cole
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4212
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4212
Gr: 9-12 | 595 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Prairie Grove School District?
Prairie Grove School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,216 students.
What is the rank of Prairie Grove School District?
Prairie Grove School District is ranked #76 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Prairie Grove School District?
81% of Prairie Grove School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Prairie Grove School District?
Prairie Grove School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Prairie Grove School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,699 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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