Dierks School District
School District · Dierks, Arkansas
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
518
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.9:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
518
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.9:1
Evaluating Dierks School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Dierks School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Dierks High School
Dierks · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Joann Walters Elementary Sch
Dierks · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arkansas rank
#149 of 244
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Arkansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,952
+$546 vs Arkansas median
District size
518 students
Smaller than Arkansas median
Top-Rated Schools in Dierks 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 | Dierks High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Joann Walters Elementary Sch | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Dierks School District
Dierks School District is a Dierks, Arkansas school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 518 students with a student-teacher ratio of 6.9:1. District-level spending was $12,952 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Dierks School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Dierks High School, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.
In standardized testing, Dierks School District students show an average math proficiency of 47.6% and ELA proficiency of 49.5%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Dierks School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Dierks School District with test data.
Schools in Dierks School District
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Arkansas
- City
- Dierks
- Total Enrollment
- 518
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- District spending per student
- $12,952NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 18.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dierks School District?
Dierks 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 Dierks School District?
The average composite rating for Dierks School District is 6.0/10. 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 Dierks School District?
Dierks School District's district-level spending was $12,952 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 Dierks School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Dierks School District is 6.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Dierks School District?
Dierks High School is the highest-rated school in Dierks School District with a composite score of 7.0/10.
What are the test scores in Dierks School District?
Across schools in Dierks School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.5%. 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
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 47.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.5%
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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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