Top Rankings
Prescott School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 911 students in Prescott School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Prescott School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
911 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
96 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Prescott School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#224 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
36%
Graduation Rate
87%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.61
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
15%
% Black
39%
19%
% White
52%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,521 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 $15,458 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,521
$13,132
Spending / Student
$15,458
$13,043
Best Prescott School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prescott Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
335 School St
Prescott, AR 71857
(870) 887-2514
Prescott, AR 71857
(870) 887-2514
Gr: K-4 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Prescott High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
736 Martin St
Prescott, AR 71857
(870) 887-3123
Prescott, AR 71857
(870) 887-3123
Gr: 9-12 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Prescott Junior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
762 Martin St Bldg 5
Prescott, AR 71857
(870) 887-2521
Prescott, AR 71857
(870) 887-2521
Gr: 5-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Prescott School District?
Prescott School District manages 3 public schools serving 911 students.
What is the rank of Prescott School District?
Prescott School District is ranked #221 out of 257 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Prescott School District?
52% of Prescott School District students are White, 39% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Prescott School District?
Prescott School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Prescott School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,458 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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