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Trumann School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,507 students in Trumann School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Trumann School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,106 Schools
# Students
1,507 Students
491,000 Students
# Teachers
99 Teachers
39,254 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Trumann 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 92% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#208 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
36%
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)35%
22.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
15%
% Black
13%
19%
% White
70%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,409 is higher than the state median of $12,975. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,390 is less than the state median of $12,887. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,409
$12,975
Spending / Student
$12,390
$12,887
Best Trumann School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Trumann Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
221 N Pine Avenue
Trumann, AR 72472
(870) 483-5356
Trumann, AR 72472
(870) 483-5356
Gr: 4-7 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Trumann High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1620 W. Main
Trumann, AR 72472
(870) 483-5301
Trumann, AR 72472
(870) 483-5301
Gr: 8-12 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Trumann Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 N Willow
Trumann, AR 72472
(870) 483-5314
Trumann, AR 72472
(870) 483-5314
Gr: K-3 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
221 N Pine Avenue
Trumann, AR 72472
(870) 483-0077
Trumann, AR 72472
(870) 483-0077
Gr: PK | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Trumann School District?
Trumann School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,507 students.
What is the rank of Trumann School District?
Trumann School District is ranked #208 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Trumann School District?
70% of Trumann School District students are White, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Trumann School District?
Trumann School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 12:1.
What is Trumann School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,390 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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