Top Rankings
Stuttgart School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,584 students in Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% 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
4 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
1,584 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
112 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Stuttgart 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 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#204 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%
Graduation Rate
92%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11.7%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
12%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
43%
19%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
37%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,907 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 $12,992 is less than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$7,224 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$21 MM
$7,337 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$13,907
$14,739
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$12,992
$14,969
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Stuttgart School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stuttgart Junior High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2407 S Buerkle St
Stuttgart, AR 72160
(870) 673-3562
Stuttgart, AR 72160
(870) 673-3562
Gr: 7-8 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Park Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1202 S. Park Ave.
Stuttgart, AR 72160
(870) 673-3563
Stuttgart, AR 72160
(870) 673-3563
Gr: PK-4 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Stuttgart High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 W. 22 St.
Stuttgart, AR 72160
(870) 673-3561
Stuttgart, AR 72160
(870) 673-3561
Gr: 9-12 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Meekins Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
603 West 19th Street
Stuttgart, AR 72160
(870) 673-3565
Stuttgart, AR 72160
(870) 673-3565
Gr: 5-6 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Stuttgart School District?
Stuttgart School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,584 students.
What is the rank of Stuttgart School District?
Stuttgart School District is ranked #205 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Stuttgart School District?
43% of Stuttgart School District students are Black, 37% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Stuttgart School District?
Stuttgart School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Stuttgart School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,992 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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