Riverview School District

800 Raider Dr
Searcy, AR 72143
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,098 students in Riverview School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Riverview School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% 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
1,098 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
120 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Riverview School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 258 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#187 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
26%
38%
31%
40%
25%
36%
80-84%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
14%
15%
% Black
10%
19%
% White
68%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,258 is higher than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,932 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,258
$13,132
Spending / Student
$13,932
$13,043

Best Riverview School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Judsonia Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1004 Boardman
Judsonia, AR 72081
(501) 729-5196
Grades: K-6
| 297 students
Rank: #22.
Riverview Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
820 Raider Dr
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 279-7111
Grades: 7-8
| 195 students
Rank: #33.
Riverview High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
810 Raider Dr
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 279-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 316 students
Rank: #44.
Kensett Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
701 W Dandridge St
Kensett, AR 72082
(501) 742-3221
Grades: K-6
| 290 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Riverview School District?
Riverview School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,098 students.
What is the rank of Riverview School District?
Riverview School District is ranked #189 out of 258 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverview School District?
68% of Riverview School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Riverview School District?
Riverview School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Riverview School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,932 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,098 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in AR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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