Yellville Summit School District

1124 N Panther Ave
Yellville, AR 72687
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Yellville Summit 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 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,041 students in Yellville Summit School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Yellville Summit School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,104 Schools
# Students
1,041 Students
490,938 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
39,243 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Yellville Summit 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 90% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#133 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
31%
39%
42%
40%
39%
36%
(21-22)
≥90%
88%
(2022-23)
19.8%
22.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.09
0.62
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
15%
% Black
1%
19%
% White
95%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,236 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,976. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,814 is less than the state median of $12,888. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,236
$12,976
Spending / Student
$9,814
$12,888

Best Yellville Summit School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yellville-summit Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1124 N Panther Ave
Yellville, AR 72687
(870) 449-4244
Gr: PK-4 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Yellville-summit High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1124 N Panther Ave
Yellville, AR 72687
(870) 449-4066
Gr: 9-12 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
1124 N Panther Ave
Yellville, AR 72687
(870) 449-6533
Gr: 5-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Yellville Summit School District?
Yellville Summit School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,041 students.
What is the rank of Yellville Summit School District?
Yellville Summit School District is ranked #133 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Yellville Summit School District?
95% of Yellville Summit School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Yellville Summit School District?
Yellville Summit School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Yellville Summit School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,814 is less than the state median of $12,888. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,041 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in AR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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