Top Rankings
Gravette School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,126 students in Gravette School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Gravette School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (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
1,110 Schools
# Students
2,126 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
163 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gravette 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 87% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#33 out of 258 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
36%
Graduation Rate
87%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.61
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
15%
% Black
n/a
19%
% White
83%
58%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,117 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,784 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,117
$13,132
Spending / Student
$10,784
$13,043
Best Gravette School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gravette Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
607 Dallas Se
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4160
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4160
Gr: 6-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Gravette Upper Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 8th Ave Se
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4140
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4140
Gr: 3-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Gravette High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
325 Lion Dr
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4180
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4180
Gr: 9-12 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
601 El Paso St Se
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4120
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4120
Gr: PK-2 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gravette School District?
Gravette School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,126 students.
What is the rank of Gravette School District?
Gravette School District is ranked #31 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 math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gravette School District?
83% of Gravette School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gravette School District?
Gravette School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Gravette School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,784 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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