Lake Hamilton School District
School District · Pearcy, Arkansas
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,273
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,273
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Evaluating Lake Hamilton School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lake Hamilton 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.
Lake Hamilton Interm. School
Pearcy · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch
Pearcy · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lake Hamilton Jr. High School
Pearcy · School. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arkansas rank
#162 of 244
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Arkansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,273
$133 vs Arkansas median
District size
4,054 students
Much larger than Arkansas median
The short answer
Lake Hamilton School District ranks #162 of 244 Arkansas districts by overall school rating. Lake Hamilton School District's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lake Hamilton Interm. School (6.8/10), Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch (6.8/10), and Lake Hamilton Jr. High School (5.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Lake Hamilton School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Hamilton Interm. School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch | 6.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Lake Hamilton Jr. High School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Lake Hamilton Middle School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Lake Hamilton High School | 5.7 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lake Hamilton School District
Lake Hamilton School District is a Pearcy, Arkansas school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 4,054 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. The district invests $12,273 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Lake Hamilton School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.
In standardized testing, Lake Hamilton School District students show an average math proficiency of 59.3% and ELA proficiency of 56.8%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Lake Hamilton School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lake Hamilton School District with test data.
Schools in Lake Hamilton School District
6 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Arkansas
- City
- Pearcy
- Total Enrollment
- 4,054
- Teachers (FTE)
- 238
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lake Hamilton School District?
Lake Hamilton School District has 6 schools in total — 3 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 Lake Hamilton School District?
The average composite rating for Lake Hamilton School District is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lake Hamilton School District?
Lake Hamilton School District spends $12,273 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lake Hamilton School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lake Hamilton School District is 17:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lake Hamilton School District?
Lake Hamilton Elementary Sch is the highest-rated school in Lake Hamilton School District with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What are the test scores in Lake Hamilton School District?
Across schools in Lake Hamilton School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 59.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lake Hamilton School District compare to other districts in Arkansas?
Lake Hamilton School District has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 6 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
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 59.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.8%
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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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