For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,084 students in Dardanelle School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Dardanelle School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
2,084 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
181 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dardanelle School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#75 out of 258 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
34%
15%
% Black
3%
19%
% White
58%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,769 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 $10,881 is less than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,769
$13,132
Spending / Student
$10,881
$13,043
Best Dardanelle School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dardanelle Primary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 N 4th St
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-4185
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-4185
Gr: K-3 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Dardanelle Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2032 Hwy 7 S
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-4550
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-4550
Gr: 6-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Dardanelle Intermediate School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2306 Hwy 7 N
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-3707
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-3707
Gr: 4-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Dardanelle High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1079 Hwy 28 N
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-4655
Dardanelle, AR 72834
(479) 229-4655
Gr: 9-12 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dardanelle School District?
Dardanelle School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,084 students.
What is the rank of Dardanelle School District?
Dardanelle School District is ranked #71 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Dardanelle School District?
58% of Dardanelle School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dardanelle School District?
Dardanelle School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Dardanelle School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,881 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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