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Western Yell County 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 290 students in Western Yell County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Western Yell County School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% 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
290 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Western Yell County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#154 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Graduation Rate
85%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.61
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
17%
15%
% Black
1%
19%
% White
75%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,566 is higher than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,510 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,566
$13,132
Spending / Student
$14,510
$13,043
Best Western Yell County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Western Yell Co. Elem. School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 N Grand Ave
Belleville, AR 72824
(479) 493-4100
Belleville, AR 72824
(479) 493-4100
Gr: K-6 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Western Yell Co. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Wolverine Dr
Havana, AR 72842
(479) 476-4100
Havana, AR 72842
(479) 476-4100
Gr: 7-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Western Yell County School District?
Western Yell County School District manages 2 public schools serving 290 students.
What is the rank of Western Yell County School District?
Western Yell County School District is ranked #156 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Western Yell County School District?
75% of Western Yell County School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Western Yell County School District?
Western Yell County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Western Yell County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,510 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
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