Top Rankings
Riverside School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 735 students in Riverside School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Riverside School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (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
3 Schools
1,109 Schools
# Students
735 Students
485,093 Students
# Teachers
67 Teachers
38,778 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Riverside School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#62 out of 258 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
6%
15%
% Black
2%
19%
% White
90%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,978 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,133. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,473 is less than the state median of $13,044. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,978
$13,133
Spending / Student
$11,473
$13,044
Best Riverside School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverside West Elem. School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2001 Hwy 18
Lake City, AR 72437
(870) 237-8222
Lake City, AR 72437
(870) 237-8222
Gr: K-6 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Riverside East Elem. School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
502 W State St
Caraway, AR 72419
(870) 482-3351
Caraway, AR 72419
(870) 482-3351
Gr: K-6 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Riverside High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Catfish Dr
Lake City, AR 72437
(870) 237-4328
Lake City, AR 72437
(870) 237-4328
Gr: 7-12 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Riverside School District?
Riverside School District manages 3 public schools serving 735 students.
What is the rank of Riverside School District?
Riverside School District is ranked #65 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (top 30%) 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Riverside School District?
90% of Riverside School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Riverside School District?
Riverside School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Riverside School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,473 is less than the state median of $13,044. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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