For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,031 students in Paris 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 Paris School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
1,031 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
93 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Paris 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#79 out of 258 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.61
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
15%
% Black
1%
19%
% White
83%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,793 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 $12,961 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,793
$13,132
Spending / Student
$12,961
$13,043
Best Paris School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paris Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 N School St
Paris, AR 72855
(479) 963-3143
Paris, AR 72855
(479) 963-3143
Grades: PK-4
| 421 students
Rank: #22.
Paris Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
602 N Tenth St
Paris, AR 72855
(479) 963-6995
Paris, AR 72855
(479) 963-6995
Grades: 5-8
| 308 students
Rank: #33.
Paris High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 E Wood St
Paris, AR 72855
(479) 963-2247
Paris, AR 72855
(479) 963-2247
Grades: 9-12
| 302 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Paris School District?
Paris School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,031 students.
What is the rank of Paris School District?
Paris School District is ranked #78 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 Paris School District?
83% of Paris School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Paris School District?
Paris School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Paris School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,961 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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