Top Rankings
Alma School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,093 students in Alma School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
51爆料s in Alma School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (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
4 Schools
1,108 Schools
# Students
3,093 Students
484,974 Students
# Teachers
233 Teachers
38,770 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Alma 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 99% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#105 out of 258 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥99%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.61
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
15%
% Black
2%
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 $11,906 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,136. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,066 is less than the state median of $13,047. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,906
$13,136
Spending / Student
$11,066
$13,047
Best Alma School District 51爆料s (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alma Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
706 Hwy 64 E
Alma, AR 72921
(479) 632-2168
Alma, AR 72921
(479) 632-2168
Gr: 6-8 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Alma High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 E Main
Alma, AR 72921
(479) 632-2162
Alma, AR 72921
(479) 632-2162
Gr: 9-12 | 978 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Alma Intermediate School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1220 W Collum Ln
Alma, AR 72921
(479) 632-2166
Alma, AR 72921
(479) 632-2166
Gr: 3-5 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
1600 Hwy 64 E
Alma, AR 72921
(479) 632-5100
Alma, AR 72921
(479) 632-5100
Gr: K-2 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alma School District?
Alma School District manages 4 public schools serving 3,093 students.
What is the rank of Alma School District?
Alma School District is ranked #106 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alma School District?
83% of Alma School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alma School District?
Alma School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Alma School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,066 is less than the state median of $13,047. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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