For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,069 students in Harrisburg School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Harrisburg School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
3 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
1,069 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
85 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Harrisburg School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 82% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#115 out of 258 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
36%
Graduation Rate
82%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.61
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
6%
15%
% Black
3%
19%
% White
88%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,900 is higher than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,337 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,900
$13,132
Spending / Student
$14,337
$13,043
Best Harrisburg School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Weiner Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
313 Garfield St
Weiner, AR 72479
(870) 684-2252
Weiner, AR 72479
(870) 684-2252
Gr: K-6 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Harrisburg Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1003 S Illinois St
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2410
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2410
Gr: K-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Harrisburg High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 West South Street
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2417
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2417
Gr: 6-12 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harrisburg School District?
Harrisburg School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,069 students.
What is the rank of Harrisburg School District?
Harrisburg School District is ranked #117 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrisburg School District?
88% of Harrisburg School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 Harrisburg School District?
Harrisburg School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Harrisburg School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,337 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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