Heber Springs School District
School District · Heber Springs, Arkansas
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,613
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Avg Rating
7.5
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,613
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Evaluating Heber Springs School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Heber Springs School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Heber Springs Elem. School
Heber Springs · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Heber Springs Middle School
Heber Springs · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Heber Springs High School
Heber Springs · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arkansas rank
#36 of 244
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.2
above Arkansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,613
$1,793 vs Arkansas median
District size
1,558 students
Larger than Arkansas median
The short answer
Heber Springs School District ranks #36 of 244 Arkansas districts by overall school rating. Heber Springs School District's schools with real test data average 7.5/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Heber Springs Elem. School (8.3/10), Heber Springs Middle School (8.1/10), and Heber Springs High School (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Heber Springs 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 | Heber Springs Elem. School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Heber Springs Middle School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Heber Springs High School | 6.2 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Heber Springs School District
Heber Springs School District is a Heber Springs, Arkansas school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,558 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.1:1. The district invests $10,613 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.5/10, Heber Springs School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Heber Springs Elem. School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Heber Springs School District students show an average math proficiency of 56.8% and ELA proficiency of 58.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Heber Springs School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Heber Springs School District with test data.
Schools in Heber Springs School District
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Arkansas
- City
- Heber Springs
- Total Enrollment
- 1,558
- Teachers (FTE)
- 140
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Heber Springs School District?
Heber Springs 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 Heber Springs School District?
The average composite rating for Heber Springs 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 Heber Springs School District?
Heber Springs School District spends $10,613 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Heber Springs School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Heber Springs School District is 11.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Heber Springs School District?
Heber Springs Elem. School is the highest-rated school in Heber Springs School District with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Heber Springs School District?
Across schools in Heber Springs School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Heber Springs School District compare to other districts in Arkansas?
Heber Springs 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
- 56.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.9%
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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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