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Scranton School District

103 N Tenth St
Scranton, AR 72863
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 432 students in Scranton 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 Scranton School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,108 Schools
# Students
432 Students
484,974 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
38,770 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Scranton 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.
This School District
State Average (AR)
#63 out of 258 school districts
(Top 30%)
44%
39%
44%
40%
39%
36%
(21-22)
≥90%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.16
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
15%
% Black
1%
19%
% White
91%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,477 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,136. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,863 is less than the state median of $13,047. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AR)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,477
$13,136
Spending / Student
$10,863
$13,047

Best Scranton School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scranton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
103 N Eighth St
Scranton, AR 72863
(479) 938-7278
Gr: K-6 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Scranton High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
103 N Tenth St
Scranton, AR 72863
(479) 938-7121
Gr: 7-12 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Scranton School District?
Scranton School District manages 2 public schools serving 432 students.
What is the rank of Scranton School District?
Scranton School District is ranked #59 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Scranton School District?
91% of Scranton School District students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Scranton School District?
Scranton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Scranton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,863 is less than the state median of $13,047. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 432 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in AR)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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