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Cedar Ridge School District

1502 N Hill St
Newark, AR 72562
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Cedar Ridge School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 638 students in Cedar Ridge School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Cedar Ridge School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
638 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
99 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Cedar Ridge School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 258 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#148 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
42%
39%
35%
40%
32%
36%
≥90%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.16
0.61
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
% Black
2%
19%
% White
91%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,006 is higher than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,986 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,006
$13,132
Spending / Student
$15,986
$13,043

Best Cedar Ridge School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cedar Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3549 Cord Rd
Newark, AR 72562
(870) 799-8691
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
Rank: #22.
Cedar Ridge High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 N Hill St
Newark, AR 72562
(870) 799-8691
Grades: 6-12
| 359 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Cedar Ridge School District?
Cedar Ridge School District manages 2 public schools serving 638 students.
What is the rank of Cedar Ridge School District?
Cedar Ridge School District is ranked #138 out of 258 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cedar Ridge School District?
91% of Cedar Ridge School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cedar Ridge School District?
Cedar Ridge School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Cedar Ridge School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,986 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 638 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in AR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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