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Brinkley 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 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 389 students in Brinkley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Brinkley School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,107 Schools
# Students
389 Students
484,914 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
38,769 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Brinkley 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
#231 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
36%
Graduation Rate
85%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
1%
15%
% Black
71%
19%
% White
24%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,021 is higher than the state median of $13,138. The school district revenue/student has grown by 43% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,365 is higher than the state median of $13,049. The school district spending/student has grown by 45% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,021
$13,138
Spending / Student
$15,365
$13,049
Best Brinkley School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
C.b. Partee Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Lynn St
Brinkley, AR 72021
(870) 734-5010
Brinkley, AR 72021
(870) 734-5010
Gr: K-6 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Brinkley High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Tiger Dr
Brinkley, AR 72021
(870) 734-5005
Brinkley, AR 72021
(870) 734-5005
Gr: 7-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brinkley School District?
Brinkley School District manages 2 public schools serving 389 students.
What is the rank of Brinkley School District?
Brinkley School District is ranked #237 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 Brinkley School District?
71% of Brinkley School District students are Black, 24% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brinkley School District?
Brinkley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Brinkley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,365 is higher than the state median of $13,049. The school district spending/student has grown by 45% over four school years.
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