For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 901 students in Prescott School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Prescott School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,104 Schools
# Students
901 Students
490,938 Students
# Teachers
90 Teachers
39,243 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Prescott School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#224 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
36%
Graduation Rate
87%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)10.2%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.62
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
15%
% Black
38%
19%
% White
54%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,694 is higher than the state median of $12,976. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,629 is higher than the state median of $12,888. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,694
$12,976
Spending / Student
$15,629
$12,888
Best Prescott School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prescott Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
846 Martin St
Prescott, AR 71857
(870) 887-2514
Prescott, AR 71857
(870) 887-2514
Gr: PK-4 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Prescott High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
736 Martin St.
Prescott, AR 71857
(870) 887-3123
Prescott, AR 71857
(870) 887-3123
Gr: 9-12 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Prescott Junior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
762 Martin St Bldg 5
Prescott, AR 71857
(870) 887-2521
Prescott, AR 71857
(870) 887-2521
Gr: 5-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Prescott School District?
Prescott School District manages 3 public schools serving 901 students.
What is the rank of Prescott School District?
Prescott School District is ranked #221 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Prescott School District?
54% of Prescott School District students are White, 38% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Prescott School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,629 is higher than the state median of $12,888. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
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