Top Rankings
Decatur School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 608 students in Decatur School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Decatur School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,109 Schools
# Students
608 Students
485,093 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
38,778 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Decatur 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 90% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#204 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.61
% American Indian
3%
n/a
% Asian
5%
2%
% Hispanic
44%
15%
% Black
1%
19%
% White
41%
58%
% Hawaiian
5%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,938 is higher than the state median of $13,133. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,344 is higher than the state median of $13,044. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,938
$13,133
Spending / Student
$17,344
$13,044
Best Decatur School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Decatur Northside Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9083 Mt Olive Rd
Decatur, AR 72722
(479) 752-3981
Decatur, AR 72722
(479) 752-3981
Gr: PK-4 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Decatur Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1498 Stadium Ave
Decatur, AR 72722
(479) 752-3986
Decatur, AR 72722
(479) 752-3986
Gr: 5-8 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Decatur High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1498 Stadium Ave
Decatur, AR 72722
(479) 752-3983
Decatur, AR 72722
(479) 752-3983
Gr: 9-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Decatur School District?
Decatur School District manages 3 public schools serving 608 students.
What is the rank of Decatur School District?
Decatur School District is ranked #207 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 Decatur School District?
44% of Decatur School District students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Decatur School District?
Decatur School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Decatur School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,344 is higher than the state median of $13,044. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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