Top Rankings
DeWitt School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,111 students in DeWitt School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in DeWitt School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
1,111 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
93 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
DeWitt 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 82% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#67 out of 258 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
36%
Graduation Rate
82%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
15%
% Black
13%
19%
% White
75%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,203 is higher than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,326 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,203
$13,132
Spending / Student
$15,326
$13,043
Best DeWitt School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dewitt Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1718 S Grandview Dr
De Witt, AR 72042
(870) 946-4651
De Witt, AR 72042
(870) 946-4651
Gr: K-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Dewitt Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1209 W 16th St
De Witt, AR 72042
(870) 946-3708
De Witt, AR 72042
(870) 946-3708
Gr: 6-8 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Dewitt High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1614 S Grandview Dr
De Witt, AR 72042
(870) 946-4661
De Witt, AR 72042
(870) 946-4661
Gr: 9-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to DeWitt School District?
DeWitt School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,111 students.
What is the rank of DeWitt School District?
DeWitt School District is ranked #67 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in DeWitt School District?
75% of DeWitt School District students are White, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of DeWitt School District?
DeWitt School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is DeWitt School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,326 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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