Top Rankings
Heber Springs School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,558 students in Heber Springs School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Arkansas.
九游体育s in Heber Springs School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (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
1,110 Schools
# Students
1,558 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
141 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Heber Springs School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 258 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#23 out of 259 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
36%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.61
# American Indian Students
9 Students
2,795 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
8,854 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
75 Students
71,016 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
15%
# Black Students
4 Students
94,274 Students
% Black Students
n/a
19%
# White Students
1,408 Students
280,739 Students
% White Students
90%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
4,966 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
51 Students
22,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
10,102
# Students in K Grade:
110
34,850
# Students in 1st Grade:
119
35,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
106
37,037
# Students in 3rd Grade:
126
35,957
# Students in 4th Grade:
103
35,919
# Students in 5th Grade:
125
35,951
# Students in 6th Grade:
112
36,175
# Students in 7th Grade:
143
36,641
# Students in 8th Grade:
136
37,270
# Students in 9th Grade:
118
39,879
# Students in 10th Grade:
131
39,369
# Students in 11th Grade:
122
37,430
# Students in 12th Grade:
107
32,498
# Ungraded Students:
-
174
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,913 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,289 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,913
$13,132
Spending / Student
$10,289
$13,043
Best Heber Springs School District 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Heber Springs Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
602 Case St
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-2488
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-2488
Grades: 6-8
| 391 students
Rank: #22.
Heber Springs Elem. School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Front
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-8155
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-8155
Grades: K-5
| 689 students
Rank: #33.
Heber Springs High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 W Pine St
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-3141
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-3141
Grades: 9-12
| 478 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Heber Springs School District?
Heber Springs School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,558 students.
What is the rank of Heber Springs School District?
Heber Springs School District is ranked #24 out of 258 school districts in Arkansas (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Heber Springs School District?
90% of Heber Springs School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Heber Springs School District?
Heber Springs School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Heber Springs School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,289 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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