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Viola School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 378 students in Viola School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Viola School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,099 Schools
# Students
378 Students
490,105 Students
# Teachers
65 Teachers
39,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Viola School District, which is ranked within the top 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#83 out of 258 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
88%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)10.6%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2006–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
19%
% White
98%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,810 is higher than the state median of $14,739. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,455 is higher than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$7,224 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$6 MM
$7,337 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,810
$14,739
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,455
$14,969
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Viola School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Viola Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
314 Longhorn Drive
Viola, AR 72583
(870) 458-2511
Viola, AR 72583
(870) 458-2511
Gr: K-6 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Viola High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
314 Longhorn Drive
Viola, AR 72583
(870) 458-2213
Viola, AR 72583
(870) 458-2213
Gr: 7-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Viola School District?
Viola School District manages 2 public schools serving 378 students.
What is the rank of Viola School District?
Viola School District is ranked #86 out of 256 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Viola School District?
98% of Viola School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Viola School District?
Viola School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Viola School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,455 is higher than the state median of $14,969. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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