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PULASKI CO. SPEC. SCHOOL DIST.

Arkansas · Public School District
26
Schools
12,244
Students
$16,702
Per-Pupil Spend
+16% nat'l
62.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+10pp vs nat'l
82.7%
Graduation Rate
-3.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

PULASKI CO. SPEC. SCHOOL DIST. is a public school district in Arkansas serving 12,244 students across 26 schools. It includes 16 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 82.7% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,702 is above average for a US public school district. 62% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (26)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
FULLER MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08440
JOE T. ROBINSON MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08544
MAUMELLE MIDDLE SCHOOL06–09589
SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL06–081,122
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
JOE T. ROBINSON HIGH SCHOOL09–12783
MAUMELLE HIGH SCHOOL09–12844
SYLVAN HILLS HIGH SCHOOL09–121,017
WILBUR D. MILLS HIGH SCHOOL09–12640
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
DRIVEN VIRTUAL ACADEMYCharterKG–12303
SYLVAN HILLS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL09–09368
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,702+16% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
17%
63%
State
16.6%
Local (property tax)
63.0%
Federal
20.4%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (63%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
26
Schools
12,244
Students
62%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate82.7%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateArkansas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $16,702 per pupil — 16% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 26 schools including 1 charter school, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
20% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in PULASKI CO. SPEC. SCHOOL DIST.?
PULASKI CO. SPEC. SCHOOL DIST. has 26 public schools, serving a total of 12,244 students.
What is the graduation rate for PULASKI CO. SPEC. SCHOOL DIST.?
The graduation rate is 82.7%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does PULASKI CO. SPEC. SCHOOL DIST. spend per student?
PULASKI CO. SPEC. SCHOOL DIST. spends $16,702 per pupil — 16% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in PULASKI CO. SPEC. SCHOOL DIST.?
62% of students in PULASKI CO. SPEC. SCHOOL DIST. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in PULASKI CO. SPEC. SCHOOL DIST.?
Yes — 1 of the 26 schools in PULASKI CO. SPEC. SCHOOL DIST. is a charter school.
What grade levels does PULASKI CO. SPEC. SCHOOL DIST. serve?
PULASKI CO. SPEC. SCHOOL DIST. serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for PULASKI CO. SPEC. SCHOOL DIST.?
The median opportunity score across schools in PULASKI CO. SPEC. SCHOOL DIST. is 41/100. 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.