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BRYANT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Arkansas · Public School District
12
Schools
9,766
Students
$10,724
Per-Pupil Spend
-25% nat'l
51.7%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
90.0%
Graduation Rate
+3.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

BRYANT SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Arkansas serving 9,766 students across 12 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $10,724 is below the national average for a US public school district. 52% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (12)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BETHEL MIDDLE SCHOOL06–07709
BRYANT MIDDLE SCHOOL06–07786
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
BRYANT HIGH SCHOOL10–122,199
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
BRYANT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL08–091,634
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,724-25% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
49%
36%
State
49.1%
Local (property tax)
35.7%
Federal
15.2%

Funding is shared between state (49%) and local sources (36%), with notable federal support (15%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
12
Schools
9,766
Students
52%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.0%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateArkansas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.0% graduation rate — 3.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,724, spending is 25% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in BRYANT SCHOOL DISTRICT?
BRYANT SCHOOL DISTRICT has 12 public schools, serving a total of 9,766 students.
What is the graduation rate for BRYANT SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 90.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does BRYANT SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
BRYANT SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $10,724 per pupil — 25% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in BRYANT SCHOOL DISTRICT?
52% of students in BRYANT SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in BRYANT SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, BRYANT SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does BRYANT SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
BRYANT SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for BRYANT SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in BRYANT SCHOOL DISTRICT is 44/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.