Cotter School District
School District · Cotter, Arkansas
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,023
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.1:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,023
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.1:1
Evaluating Cotter School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Cotter School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Amanda Gist Elementary School
Cotter · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cotter High School
Cotter · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arkansas rank
#93 of 244
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Arkansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,023
$383 vs Arkansas median
District size
677 students
Smaller than Arkansas median
Top-Rated Schools in Cotter School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amanda Gist Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Cotter High School | 6.2 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Cotter School District
Cotter School District is a Cotter, Arkansas school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 677 students with a student-teacher ratio of 7.1:1. The district invests $12,023 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Cotter School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Amanda Gist Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Cotter School District students show an average math proficiency of 55.7% and ELA proficiency of 55.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Cotter School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cotter School District with test data.
Schools in Cotter School District
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Arkansas
- City
- Cotter
- Total Enrollment
- 677
- Teachers (FTE)
- 95
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cotter School District?
Cotter School District has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Cotter School District?
The average composite rating for Cotter School District is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Cotter School District?
Cotter School District spends $12,023 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cotter School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cotter School District is 7.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cotter School District?
Amanda Gist Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Cotter School District with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Cotter School District?
Across schools in Cotter School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.4%
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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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