For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 447 students in Scranton 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 Scranton School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,082 Schools
# Students
447 Students
489,033 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
38,772 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Scranton School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 259 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#64 out of 259 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
2,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
8,472 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
67,983 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
3 Students
95,747 Students
% Black Students
1%
19%
# White Students
412 Students
290,335 Students
% White Students
92%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
4,864 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
7 Students
18,765 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
15,704
# Students in K Grade:
35
36,638
# Students in 1st Grade:
38
35,454
# Students in 2nd Grade:
35
35,364
# Students in 3rd Grade:
32
35,554
# Students in 4th Grade:
34
35,666
# Students in 5th Grade:
36
35,703
# Students in 6th Grade:
31
36,543
# Students in 7th Grade:
45
37,983
# Students in 8th Grade:
37
38,742
# Students in 9th Grade:
32
40,843
# Students in 10th Grade:
29
36,352
# Students in 11th Grade:
32
35,121
# Students in 12th Grade:
31
33,104
# Ungraded Students:
-
262
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,058 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,027. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,499 is less than the state median of $12,939. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,058
$13,027
Spending / Student
$10,499
$12,939
Best Scranton School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Scranton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
103 N Eighth St
Scranton, AR 72863
(479) 938-7278
Scranton, AR 72863
(479) 938-7278
Grades: K-6
| 241 students
Rank: #22.
Scranton High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
103 N Tenth St
Scranton, AR 72863
(479) 938-7121
Scranton, AR 72863
(479) 938-7121
Grades: 7-12
| 206 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Scranton School District?
Scranton School District manages 2 public schools serving 447 students.
What is the rank of Scranton School District?
Scranton School District is ranked #61 out of 259 school districts in Arkansas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Scranton School District?
92% of Scranton School District students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Scranton School District?
Scranton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Scranton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,499 is less than the state median of $12,939. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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