Fountain Lake School District
School District · Hot Springs, Arkansas
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,258
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,258
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Evaluating Fountain Lake School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Fountain Lake 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.
Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy
Hot Springs · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Fountain Lake Elementary
Hot Springs · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Fountain Lake Charter High School
Hot Springs · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arkansas rank
#42 of 244
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
above Arkansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,258
+$1,852 vs Arkansas median
District size
1,212 students
Larger than Arkansas median
The short answer
Fountain Lake School District ranks #42 of 244 Arkansas districts by overall school rating. Fountain Lake School District's schools with real test data average 7.5/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy (9.0/10), Fountain Lake Elementary (7.3/10), and Fountain Lake Charter High School (6.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Fountain Lake School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Fountain Lake Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Fountain Lake Charter High School | 6.1 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Fountain Lake School District
Fountain Lake School District is a Hot Springs, Arkansas school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,212 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.2:1. The district invests $14,258 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.5/10, Fountain Lake School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Fountain Lake School District students show an average math proficiency of 53.5% and ELA proficiency of 51.5%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Fountain Lake School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Fountain Lake School District with test data.
Schools in Fountain Lake School District
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Arkansas
- City
- Hot Springs
- Total Enrollment
- 1,212
- Teachers (FTE)
- 108
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fountain Lake School District?
Fountain Lake School District has 3 schools in total — 1 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 Fountain Lake School District?
The average composite rating for Fountain Lake School District is 7.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Fountain Lake School District?
Fountain Lake School District spends $14,258 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fountain Lake School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Fountain Lake School District is 11.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Fountain Lake School District?
Fountain Lake Middle School Cobra Digital Prep Academy is the highest-rated school in Fountain Lake School District with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Fountain Lake School District?
Across schools in Fountain Lake School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Fountain Lake School District compare to other districts in Arkansas?
Fountain Lake School District has an average school rating of 7.5/10 across 3 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
- 7.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.5%
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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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