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Nevada School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 433 students in Nevada School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Nevada School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
433 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Nevada School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#210 out of 259 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
15%
% Black
29%
19%
% White
60%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,023 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,554 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,023
$13,132
Spending / Student
$11,554
$13,043
Best Nevada School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nevada Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6580 Us Hwy 278
Rosston, AR 71858
(870) 871-2475
Rosston, AR 71858
(870) 871-2475
Grades: K-6
| 227 students
Rank: #22.
Nevada High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6580 Us Hwy 278
Rosston, AR 71858
(870) 871-2478
Rosston, AR 71858
(870) 871-2478
Grades: 7-12
| 206 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nevada School District?
Nevada School District manages 2 public schools serving 433 students.
What is the rank of Nevada School District?
Nevada School District is ranked #215 out of 258 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nevada School District?
60% of Nevada School District students are White, 29% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nevada School District?
Nevada School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Nevada School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,554 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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