Top Rankings
Texarkana School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,049 students in Texarkana School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Texarkana School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
4,049 Students
489,675 Students
# Teachers
324 Teachers
38,860 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Texarkana School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#190 out of 260 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
37%
Graduation Rate
75%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.59
# American Indian Students
10 Students
2,870 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
8,475 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
217 Students
68,031 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
14%
# Black Students
2,262 Students
95,933 Students
% Black Students
56%
20%
# White Students
1,354 Students
290,733 Students
% White Students
34%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
4,864 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
187 Students
18,769 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
169
15,704
# Students in K Grade:
291
36,660
# Students in 1st Grade:
296
35,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
299
35,402
# Students in 3rd Grade:
307
35,604
# Students in 4th Grade:
282
35,717
# Students in 5th Grade:
311
35,752
# Students in 6th Grade:
338
36,543
# Students in 7th Grade:
316
38,047
# Students in 8th Grade:
317
38,816
# Students in 9th Grade:
360
40,919
# Students in 10th Grade:
284
36,411
# Students in 11th Grade:
235
35,190
# Students in 12th Grade:
244
33,165
# Ungraded Students:
-
263
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,333 is higher than the state median of $13,010. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,321 is higher than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$58 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$66 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,333
$13,010
Spending / Student
$16,321
$12,922
Best Texarkana School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edward D. Trice Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4505 Pinson St
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 772-8431
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 772-8431
Grades: K-5
| 511 students
Rank: #22.
Fairview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 E 16th St
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9211
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9211
Grades: K-5
| 273 students
Rank: #33.
Arkansas High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Jefferson Ave
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-7641
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-7641
Grades: 9-12
| 1,123 students
Rank: #44.
Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1002 E 35th St
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9691
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9691
Grades: K-5
| 352 students
Rank: n/an/a
Arkansas Middle School
Magnet School
5443 Jefferson Ave
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9241
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9241
Grades: 6-8
| 971 students
Rank: n/an/a
College Hill Harmony Leadership Academy
Magnet School
1600 Forrest Street
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 772-0281
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 772-0281
Grades: K-5
| 455 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Artesian Street
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9241
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9241
Grades: PK
| 169 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Heights Community School
Magnet School
2118 East 35th Street
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9241
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9241
Grades: K-5
| 195 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Texarkana School District?
Texarkana School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,049 students.
What is the rank of Texarkana School District?
Texarkana School District is ranked #210 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Texarkana School District?
56% of Texarkana School District students are Black, 34% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Texarkana School District?
Texarkana School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Texarkana School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,321 is higher than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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