Top Rankings
Mountain Home School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,839 students in Mountain Home School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Mountain Home School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
6 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
3,839 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
271 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mountain Home School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 91% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#40 out of 258 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
36%
Graduation Rate
91%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.61
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
% Black
1%
19%
% White
90%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,593 in this school district is less 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 $11,047 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,593
$13,132
Spending / Student
$11,047
$13,043
Best Mountain Home School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pinkston Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1301 S College St
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1236
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1236
Gr: 6-7 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Hackler Intermediate School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
965 West Rd
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1288
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1288
Gr: 3-5 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Mountain Home Career Academies
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Bomber Blvd
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1215
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1215
Gr: 8-12 | 1,517 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Guy Berry College And Career Academy
Charter School
1001 South Main Street
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1261
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1261
Gr: 6-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
1310 Post Oak Rd
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1256
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1256
Gr: K | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
618 N College St
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1251
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1251
Gr: 1-2 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mountain Home School District?
Mountain Home School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,839 students.
What is the rank of Mountain Home School District?
Mountain Home School District is ranked #45 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mountain Home School District?
90% of Mountain Home School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mountain Home School District?
Mountain Home School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Mountain Home School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,047 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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