Top Rankings
Waldron School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,493 students in Waldron School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Waldron School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% 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
4 Schools
1,104 Schools
# Students
1,493 Students
490,938 Students
# Teachers
139 Teachers
39,243 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Waldron 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 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#160 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
36%
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.9%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.62
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
15%
15%
% Black
1%
19%
% White
76%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,449 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,976. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,474 is less than the state median of $12,888. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,449
$12,976
Spending / Student
$11,474
$12,888
Best Waldron School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waldron Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2075 Rice St.
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-4549
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-4549
Gr: 5-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Adventure Online Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
408 Elm St
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-2720
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-2720
Gr: 2-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Waldron Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1895 Rice St.
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-2454
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-2454
Gr: PK-4 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Waldron High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
736 W. Hwy. 80
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-3405
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-3405
Gr: 9-12 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Waldron School District?
Waldron School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,493 students.
What is the rank of Waldron School District?
Waldron School District is ranked #161 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Waldron School District?
76% of Waldron School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waldron School District?
Waldron School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Waldron School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,474 is less than the state median of $12,888. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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