Harrison School District

The Harrison School District in Arkansas is a high-performing district serving approximately 2,739 students across five schools: one high school, one middle school, and three elementary schools, including a standalone kindergarten center.

Standout schools in the district include Forest Heights Elementary School, which is the top academic performer with the highest test scores in ELA, Reading, Math, and Science, despite having the second-highest rate of economically disadvantaged students. It also has the highest per-student spending at $16,413. Harrison Middle School is a consistent powerhouse with a 5-star rating for three consecutive years, highlighted by an exceptional Algebra program where 93.4% of 8th graders are proficient. Harrison High School shows a strong upward trend with a low student-to-teacher ratio of 7.1:1 and a very low dropout rate of 1.3%. Skyline Heights Elementary School is the most improved school, jumping from the 67th to the 82nd percentile in state rankings over two years, while Harrison Kindergarten serves the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students with a favorable 12:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

Key metrics show the district ranks 8th out of 251 in Arkansas (97th percentile) with a 5-star rating. The district excels in advanced math, with a strong "Algebra pipeline" from middle school to high school. Spending varies significantly, from $11,229 per student at Skyline Heights to $16,413 at Forest Heights, but does not directly correlate with performance, as Skyline Heights shows rapid improvement despite lower funding. The high school's low student-teacher ratio is a strategic asset, enabling individualized attention and advanced coursework.