Top Rankings
Buffalo Is. Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 714 students in Buffalo Is. Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
51±¬ÁÏs in Buffalo Is. Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% 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
2 Schools
1,108 Schools
# Students
714 Students
484,974 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
38,770 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Buffalo Is. Central School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#50 out of 258 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
36%
Graduation Rate
85%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
18%
15%
% Black
1%
19%
% White
79%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,734 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 $11,819 is less than the state median of $13,047. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,734
$13,136
Spending / Student
$11,819
$13,047
Best Buffalo Is. Central School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buffalo Island Central Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 Nelson St
Lake City, AR 72437
(870) 539-6448
Lake City, AR 72437
(870) 539-6448
Gr: PK-6 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Buffalo Island Central High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
803 W Drew
Monette, AR 72447
(870) 486-5511
Monette, AR 72447
(870) 486-5511
Gr: 7-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Buffalo Is. Central School District?
Buffalo Is. Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 714 students.
What is the rank of Buffalo Is. Central School District?
Buffalo Is. Central School District is ranked #50 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Buffalo Is. Central School District?
79% of Buffalo Is. Central School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Buffalo Is. Central School District?
Buffalo Is. Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Buffalo Is. Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,819 is less than the state median of $13,047. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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