Top Rankings
Prescott School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 934 students in Prescott School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Prescott School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
934 Students
489,675 Students
# Teachers
81 Teachers
38,860 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Prescott School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#232 out of 260 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
37%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.59
# American Indian Students
10 Students
2,870 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
8,475 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
62 Students
68,031 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
14%
# Black Students
359 Students
95,933 Students
% Black Students
38%
20%
# White Students
491 Students
290,733 Students
% White Students
53%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,864 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
18,769 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
33
15,704
# Students in K Grade:
70
36,660
# Students in 1st Grade:
65
35,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
56
35,402
# Students in 3rd Grade:
71
35,604
# Students in 4th Grade:
62
35,717
# Students in 5th Grade:
59
35,752
# Students in 6th Grade:
73
36,543
# Students in 7th Grade:
60
38,047
# Students in 8th Grade:
82
38,816
# Students in 9th Grade:
91
40,919
# Students in 10th Grade:
78
36,411
# Students in 11th Grade:
74
35,190
# Students in 12th Grade:
60
33,165
# Ungraded Students:
-
263
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,139 is higher than the state median of $13,010. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,077 is higher than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,139
$13,010
Spending / Student
$15,077
$12,922
Best Prescott School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prescott Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
335 School St
Prescott, AR 71857
(870) 887-2514
Prescott, AR 71857
(870) 887-2514
Grades: PK-4
| 357 students
Rank: #22.
Prescott High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
736 Martin St
Prescott, AR 71857
(870) 887-3123
Prescott, AR 71857
(870) 887-3123
Grades: 9-12
| 303 students
Rank: #33.
Prescott Junior High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
762 Martin St Bldg 5
Prescott, AR 71857
(870) 887-2521
Prescott, AR 71857
(870) 887-2521
Grades: 5-8
| 274 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Prescott School District?
Prescott School District manages 3 public schools serving 934 students.
What is the rank of Prescott School District?
Prescott School District is ranked #234 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Prescott School District?
53% of Prescott School District students are White, 38% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Prescott School District?
Prescott School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Prescott School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,077 is higher than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
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