Top Rankings
Ouachita 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 2 public schools serving 545 students in Ouachita 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 Ouachita School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
1,110 Schools
# Students
545 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ouachita School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#36 out of 259 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
36%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.61
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
15%
% Black
n/a
19%
% White
95%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,492 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,747 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,492
$13,132
Spending / Student
$12,747
$13,043
Best Ouachita School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ouachita Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
332 School House Rd
Donaldson, AR 71941
(501) 384-2341
Donaldson, AR 71941
(501) 384-2341
Grades: K-6
| 273 students
Rank: #22.
Ouachita High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
258 School House Rd
Donaldson, AR 71941
(501) 384-2323
Donaldson, AR 71941
(501) 384-2323
Grades: 7-12
| 272 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ouachita School District?
Ouachita School District manages 2 public schools serving 545 students.
What is the rank of Ouachita School District?
Ouachita School District is ranked #44 out of 258 school districts in Arkansas (top 20%) 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 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 Ouachita School District?
95% of Ouachita School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ouachita School District?
Ouachita School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Ouachita School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,747 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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