Top Rankings
Searcy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,973 students in Searcy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Searcy School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
3,973 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
268 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Searcy School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 85% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#36 out of 258 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
36%
Graduation Rate
85%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22.7%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 29-year historical data
% Hispanic
10%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 33-year historical data
% Black
11%
19%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
68%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,381 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,739. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,562 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$7,224 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$58 MM
$7,337 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$12,381
$14,739
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$14,562
$14,969
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Searcy School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
512 Country Club Rd
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-0111
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-0111
Gr: PK-3 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 W Beebe Capps
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-3125
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-3125
Gr: 4-6 | 913 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Mcrae Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
609 W Mcrae
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-3936
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-3936
Gr: PK-3 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Ahlf Junior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
308 W Vine
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-3158
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-3158
Gr: 7-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Searcy High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 N Ella
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-8315
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-8315
Gr: 9-12 | 1,220 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Sidney Deener Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
163 Cloverdale
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-3850
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-3850
Gr: PK-3 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Searcy School District?
Searcy School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,973 students.
What is the rank of Searcy School District?
Searcy School District is ranked #37 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Searcy School District?
68% of Searcy School District students are White, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Searcy School District?
Searcy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Searcy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,562 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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