Top Rankings
Ozark School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,736 students in Ozark School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
51±¬ÁÏs in Ozark School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
1,109 Schools
# Students
1,736 Students
485,093 Students
# Teachers
135 Teachers
38,778 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ozark 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 85-89% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#57 out of 258 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.61
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
15%
% Black
1%
19%
% White
88%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,474 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,133. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,699 is less than the state median of $13,044. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,474
$13,133
Spending / Student
$10,699
$13,044
Best Ozark School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ozark Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18 W College
Altus, AR 72821
(479) 468-2821
Altus, AR 72821
(479) 468-2821
Gr: 6-7 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Elgin B Milton Primary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1601 Walden Drive
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4745
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4745
Gr: PK-3 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Ozark Jr/sr High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1631 Hillbilly Dr
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4116
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4116
Gr: 8-12 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Ozark Upper Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1601 Walden Dr
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-3474
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-3474
Gr: 4-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ozark School District?
Ozark School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,736 students.
What is the rank of Ozark School District?
Ozark School District is ranked #57 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 math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ozark School District?
88% of Ozark School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ozark School District?
Ozark School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Ozark School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,699 is less than the state median of $13,044. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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