Prairie Grove School District
School District · Prairie Grove, Arkansas
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,989
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,989
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Evaluating Prairie Grove School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Prairie Grove School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Prairie Grove Junior High School
Prairie Grove · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Prairie Grove Elementary School
Prairie Grove · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Prairie Grove Middle School
Prairie Grove · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arkansas rank
#45 of 244
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
above Arkansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$9,989
$2,417 vs Arkansas median
District size
2,216 students
Much larger than Arkansas median
The short answer
Prairie Grove School District ranks #45 of 244 Arkansas districts by overall school rating. Prairie Grove School District's schools with real test data average 7.4/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Prairie Grove Junior High School (9.2/10), Prairie Grove Elementary School (7.8/10), and Prairie Grove Middle School (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Prairie Grove School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prairie Grove Junior High School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Prairie Grove Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Prairie Grove Middle School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Prairie Grove High School | 6.0 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Prairie Grove School District
Prairie Grove School District is a Prairie Grove, Arkansas school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 2,216 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. The district invests $9,989 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.4/10, Prairie Grove School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Prairie Grove Junior High School, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Prairie Grove School District students show an average math proficiency of 53.6% and ELA proficiency of 52.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Prairie Grove School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Prairie Grove School District with test data.
Schools in Prairie Grove School District
4 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Arkansas
- City
- Prairie Grove
- Total Enrollment
- 2,216
- Teachers (FTE)
- 179
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Prairie Grove School District?
Prairie Grove School District has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Prairie Grove School District?
The average composite rating for Prairie Grove School District is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Prairie Grove School District?
Prairie Grove School District spends $9,989 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Prairie Grove School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Prairie Grove School District is 12.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Prairie Grove School District?
Prairie Grove Junior High School is the highest-rated school in Prairie Grove School District with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Prairie Grove School District?
Across schools in Prairie Grove School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Prairie Grove School District compare to other districts in Arkansas?
Prairie Grove School District has an average school rating of 7.4/10 across 4 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
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.8%
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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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