Top Rankings
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 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,259 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 21% 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
4 Schools
1,104 Schools
# Students
2,259 Students
490,938 Students
# Teachers
163 Teachers
39,243 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Prairie Grove 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 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%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)6.9%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.62
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
10%
15%
% Black
1%
19%
% White
79%
57%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,049 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,976. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,477 is less than the state median of $12,888. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,049
$12,976
Spending / Student
$11,477
$12,888
Best Prairie Grove School District Public Schools (2026)
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
240 Viney Grove Road
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4220
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4220
Gr: 4-6 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Prairie Grove Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 Viney Grove Road
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4211
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4211
Gr: PK-3 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Prairie Grove Junior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
806 N Mock St
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4221
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4221
Gr: 7-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Prairie Grove High School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Cole Drive
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4212
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4212
Gr: 9-12 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Prairie Grove School District?
Prairie Grove School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,259 students.
What is the rank of Prairie Grove School District?
Prairie Grove School District is ranked #77 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. 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?
79% of Prairie Grove School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Prairie Grove School District?
Prairie Grove School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Prairie Grove School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,477 is less than the state median of $12,888. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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