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TEXARKANA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Arkansas · Public School District
8
Schools
3,888
Students
$14,288
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
99.7%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
81.0%
Graduation Rate
-5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

TEXARKANA SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Arkansas serving 3,888 students across 8 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 81.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,288 is near the national average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community.

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All Schools (8)
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
ARKANSAS MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08906
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
ARKANSAS HIGH SCHOOL09–121,060
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
COLLEGE HILL PRE-K CENTERPK–PK178
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,288Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
42%
33%
State
42.0%
Local (property tax)
32.5%
Federal
25.5%

Funding is shared between state (42%) and local sources (33%), with notable federal support (26%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
3,888
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate81.0%
Opportunity Score—
StateArkansas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 81.0%, graduation is 5.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
26% 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 TEXARKANA SCHOOL DISTRICT?
TEXARKANA SCHOOL DISTRICT has 8 public schools, serving a total of 3,888 students.
What is the graduation rate for TEXARKANA SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 81.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does TEXARKANA SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
TEXARKANA SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $14,288 per pupil — 0% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in TEXARKANA SCHOOL DISTRICT?
100% of students in TEXARKANA SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in TEXARKANA SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, TEXARKANA SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does TEXARKANA SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
TEXARKANA SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
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.