For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 689 students in Cleveland County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Cleveland County School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), 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
689 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cleveland County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 257 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 decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#73 out of 258 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
15%
% Black
20%
19%
% White
72%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,077 is higher than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,174 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,077
$13,132
Spending / Student
$15,174
$13,043
Best Cleveland County School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rison Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 Main
Rison, AR 71665
(870) 325-6894
Rison, AR 71665
(870) 325-6894
Gr: K-6 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Rison High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Main
Rison, AR 71665
(870) 325-6241
Rison, AR 71665
(870) 325-6241
Gr: 7-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cleveland County School District?
Cleveland County School District manages 2 public schools serving 689 students.
What is the rank of Cleveland County School District?
Cleveland County School District is ranked #72 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Cleveland County School District?
72% of Cleveland County School District students are White, 20% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cleveland County School District?
Cleveland County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Cleveland County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,174 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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