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6.2avg / 10

Arkadelphia School District

School District · Arkadelphia, Arkansas

Students: 1,812
Teachers (FTE): 166
Estimated Scores: 25%

Avg Rating

6.2

out of 10

Schools

4

2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

1,812

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.9:1

How this district compares

Arkansas rank

#142 of 245

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.1

below Arkansas avg

Per-pupil spending

$10,265

$2,141 vs Arkansas median

District size

1,812 students

Larger than Arkansas median

The short answer

Arkadelphia School District ranks #142 of 245 Arkansas districts by overall school rating. Arkadelphia School District's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Peake Elementary School (7.8/10), Arkadelphia High School (6.9/10), and Goza Middle School (4.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Arkadelphia School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Peake Elementary School7.8 / 10
2Arkadelphia High School6.9 / 10
3Goza Middle School4.5 / 10

See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Arkadelphia School District

Arkadelphia School District is a Arkadelphia, Arkansas school district serving 4 schools.The district educates 1,812 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.9:1. District-level spending was $10,265 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.2/10, Arkadelphia School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Peake Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.

In standardized testing, Arkadelphia School District students show an average math proficiency of 41.1% and ELA proficiency of 44.7%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Arkadelphia School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency41.1%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency44.7%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Arkadelphia School District with test data.

Schools in Arkadelphia School District

4 schools

District Details

State
Arkansas
City
Arkadelphia
Total Enrollment
1,812
Teachers (FTE)
166
District spending per student
$10,265NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Arkadelphia School District?

Arkadelphia School District has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Arkadelphia School District?

The average composite rating for Arkadelphia School District is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Arkadelphia School District?

Arkadelphia School District's district-level spending was $10,265 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Arkadelphia School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Arkadelphia School District is 10.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Arkadelphia School District?

Peake Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Arkadelphia School District with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What are the test scores in Arkadelphia School District?

Across schools in Arkadelphia School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Arkadelphia School District compare to other districts in Arkansas?

Arkadelphia School District has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Arkansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.2/10
Math Proficiency
41.1%
ELA Proficiency
44.7%

How we rate schools

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arkansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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