The average student-teacher ratio in Arkansas public schools is approximately 12:1 (2026).
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 1:1
4:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Public Schools Student-Teacher Ratio Statistics in Arkansas (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student-Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Adventure Online Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
Grades: 2-12
408 Elm St
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-2720
Waldron, AR 72958
(479) 637-2720
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Deer K-12 School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
17974 Ar 16 Hwy
Deer, AR 72628
(870) 428-8110
Deer, AR 72628
(870) 428-8110
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Mt. Judea K-12 School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: PK-12
14790 Ar 123 Hwy
Mount Judea, AR 72655
(870) 434-5362
Mount Judea, AR 72655
(870) 434-5362
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Newport High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: 6-12
406 Wilkerson Dr
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1321
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1321
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
River Valley Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
Grades: K-12
60 Northridge Drive
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3165
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3165
Rank: #6 - 236. - 23.
Alpena High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 7-12
300a South Denver
Alpena, AR 72611
(866) 425-7362
Alpena, AR 72611
(866) 425-7362
Rank: #6 - 236. - 23.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 5-12
745 Old Warren Road
Monticello, AR 71655
(501) 682-1144
Monticello, AR 71655
(501) 682-1144
Rank: #6 - 236. - 23.
Arkansas School For The Blind Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-6
2600 W Markham
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 296-1810
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 296-1810
Rank: #6 - 236. - 23.
Arkansas School For The Blind High School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 7-12
2600 W Markham
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 296-1810
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 296-1810
Rank: #6 - 236. - 23.
Augusta High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 7-12
10 Red Devil Drive
Augusta, AR 72006
(870) 347-2515
Augusta, AR 72006
(870) 347-2515
Rank: #6 - 236. - 23.
Brinkley High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 7-12
200 Tiger Drive
Brinkley, AR 72021
(870) 734-5005
Brinkley, AR 72021
(870) 734-5005
Rank: #6 - 236. - 23.
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: K-6
4754 Hwy 125 S
Everton, AR 72633
(870) 427-5227
Everton, AR 72633
(870) 427-5227
Rank: #6 - 236. - 23.
Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas West Little Rock
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 7-12
1815 Rahling Rd
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 821-0382
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 821-0382
Rank: #6 - 236. - 23.
Kingston High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 7-12
220 Madison 2620
Kingston, AR 72742
(479) 665-2835
Kingston, AR 72742
(479) 665-2835
Rank: #6 - 236. - 23.
Kipp Blytheville Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 7-12
1200 Byrum Rd.
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 780-6333
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 780-6333
Rank: #6 - 236. - 23.
Kippdelta Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-12
215 Cherry St.
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 338-8138
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 338-8138
Rank: #6 - 236. - 23.
Mammoth Spring High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 7-12
410 Goldsmith Ave
Mammoth Spring, AR 72554
(870) 625-7212
Mammoth Spring, AR 72554
(870) 625-7212
Rank: #6 - 236. - 23.
Maynard High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 7-12
74 Campus Drive
Maynard, AR 72444
(870) 647-3505
Maynard, AR 72444
(870) 647-3505
Rank: #6 - 236. - 23.
Nemo Vista High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-12
5690 Hwy 9
Center Ridge, AR 72027
(501) 893-2811
Center Ridge, AR 72027
(501) 893-2811
Rank: #6 - 236. - 23.
Omaha High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 7-12
522 W. College Rd
Omaha, AR 72662
(870) 433-2453
Omaha, AR 72662
(870) 433-2453
Rank: #6 - 236. - 23.
Premier High School Of Fort Smith
Charter School
(Math: ≤10%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-12
3400 Rogers Ave Ste 126
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 366-9410
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 366-9410
Rank: #6 - 236. - 23.
School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
2400 West Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 324-9514
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 324-9514
Rank: #6 - 236. - 23.
West Fork High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: 9-12
359 School Ave
West Fork, AR 72774
(479) 839-3131
West Fork, AR 72774
(479) 839-3131
Rank: #24 - 4924. - 49.
Arkansas Consolidated High School-dermott
(Math: <50%)
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
878 East Gaines
Dermott, AR 71638
(501) 682-1144
Dermott, AR 71638
(501) 682-1144
Rank: #24 - 4924. - 49.
Atkins High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
403 Avenue Three Nw
Atkins, AR 72823
(479) 641-7872
Atkins, AR 72823
(479) 641-7872
Rank: #24 - 4924. - 49.
Belle Point Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 6-12
1501 Dodson Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-7034
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-7034
Rank: #24 - 4924. - 49.
Bergman High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
8949 Highway 7 N
Bergman, AR 72615
(870) 741-1414
Bergman, AR 72615
(870) 741-1414
Rank: #24 - 4924. - 49.
Bismarck High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
11292 Hwy 84
Bismarck, AR 71929
(501) 865-4541
Bismarck, AR 71929
(501) 865-4541
Rank: #24 - 4924. - 49.
Blevins High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-12
5954 Hwy 29 N
Blevins, AR 71825
(870) 874-2281
Blevins, AR 71825
(870) 874-2281
Rank: #24 - 4924. - 49.
Concord High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-12
10920 Heber Springs Road North
Concord, AR 72523
(870) 668-3522
Concord, AR 72523
(870) 668-3522
Rank: #24 - 4924. - 49.
Danville High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
201 East 11th St.
Danville, AR 72833
(479) 495-4810
Danville, AR 72833
(479) 495-4810
Rank: #24 - 4924. - 49.
Dover High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
101 Pirates Loop
Dover, AR 72837
(479) 331-2120
Dover, AR 72837
(479) 331-2120
Rank: #24 - 4924. - 49.
Earle High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-12
16432 Hwy 64
Earle, AR 72331
(870) 792-8716
Earle, AR 72331
(870) 792-8716
Rank: #24 - 4924. - 49.
Flippin High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 9-12
103 Alford St.
Flippin, AR 72634
(870) 453-2233
Flippin, AR 72634
(870) 453-2233
Rank: #24 - 4924. - 49.
Hillcrest High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 7-12
146 S. Main Street
Strawberry, AR 72469
(870) 376-5416
Strawberry, AR 72469
(870) 376-5416
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Arkansas average public schools student-teacher ratio?
The Arkansas average public schools student-teacher ratio is 12:1 for 2026.
What are the public schools with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Arkansas?
The best top-ranked public schools in Arkansas include Adventure Online Academy, Deer K-12 School and Mt. Judea K-12 School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Arkansas?
The public high school with the lowest student-teacher ratio in Arkansas is Adventure Online Academy, with a value of 1:1. The public elementary school with the lowest student-teacher ratio is Adventure Online Academy, with a value of 1:1.
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