For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 625 students in Rector School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Rector School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,106 Schools
# Students
625 Students
491,000 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
39,254 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Rector School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 256 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% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#183 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
15%
% Black
2%
19%
% White
93%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,659 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,975. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,194 is less than the state median of $12,887. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,659
$12,975
Spending / Student
$11,194
$12,887
Best Rector School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rector Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
604 West 5th Street
Rector, AR 72461
(870) 595-3151
Rector, AR 72461
(870) 595-3151
Gr: PK-6 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Rector High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
604 West 5th Street
Rector, AR 72461
(870) 595-3151
Rector, AR 72461
(870) 595-3151
Gr: 7-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rector School District?
Rector School District manages 2 public schools serving 625 students.
What is the rank of Rector School District?
Rector School District is ranked #182 out of 256 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Rector School District?
93% of Rector School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rector School District?
Rector School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Rector School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,194 is less than the state median of $12,887. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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