Waldron School District
School District · Waldron, Arkansas
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,634
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,634
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Evaluating Waldron School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Waldron 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.
Waldron Middle School
Waldron · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Waldron High School
Waldron · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Waldron Elementary School
Waldron · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arkansas rank
#215 of 244
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.3
below Arkansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,634
$772 vs Arkansas median
District size
1,387 students
Larger than Arkansas median
The short answer
Waldron School District ranks #215 of 244 Arkansas districts by overall school rating. Waldron School District's schools with real test data average 5.0/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Waldron Middle School (6.1/10), Waldron High School (5.4/10), and Waldron Elementary School (5.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Waldron 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 | Waldron Middle School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Waldron High School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Waldron Elementary School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Adventure Online Academy | 3.2 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Waldron School District
Waldron School District is a Waldron, Arkansas school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,387 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.1:1. The district invests $11,634 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.0/10, Waldron School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Waldron Middle School, which has a composite score of 6.1/10.
In standardized testing, Waldron School District students show an average math proficiency of 42.6% and ELA proficiency of 43.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Waldron School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Waldron School District with test data.
Schools in Waldron School District
4 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Arkansas
- City
- Waldron
- Total Enrollment
- 1,387
- Teachers (FTE)
- 138
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Waldron School District?
Waldron School District has 4 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 Waldron School District?
The average composite rating for Waldron School District is 5.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Waldron School District?
Waldron School District spends $11,634 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Waldron School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Waldron School District is 10.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Waldron School District?
Waldron Middle School is the highest-rated school in Waldron School District with a composite score of 6.1/10.
What are the test scores in Waldron School District?
Across schools in Waldron School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Waldron School District compare to other districts in Arkansas?
Waldron School District has an average school rating of 5.0/10 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
- 5.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.2%
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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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