Rivercrest School District

22 Jefferson
Wilson, AR 72395
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Rivercrest School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,170 students in Rivercrest School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Rivercrest School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,109 Schools
# Students
1,170 Students
485,093 Students
# Teachers
122 Teachers
38,778 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Rivercrest School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 82% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#124 out of 258 school districts
(Top 50%)
36%
39%
39%
40%
32%
36%
82%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
15%
% Black
28%
19%
% White
58%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,986 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,133. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,075 is less than the state median of $13,044. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,986
$13,133
Spending / Student
$12,075
$13,044

Best Rivercrest School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rivercrest Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1704 W State Hwy 14
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8121
Gr: PK-6 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Rivercrest Jr High Prep Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1702 W State Hwy 14
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8121
Gr: 7-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Academies At Rivercrest High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 W State Hwy 14
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8121
Gr: 9-12 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Rivercrest School District?
Rivercrest School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,170 students.
What is the rank of Rivercrest School District?
Rivercrest School District is ranked #121 out of 257 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rivercrest School District?
58% of Rivercrest School District students are White, 28% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rivercrest School District?
Rivercrest School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Rivercrest School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,075 is less than the state median of $13,044. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,170 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 82% (Top 50% in AR)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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