Bismarck School District

The Bismarck School District in Arkansas consists of three schools: Bismarck Elementary School, Bismarck High School, and Bismarck Middle School. The district serves students from elementary through high school and is located in a rural area of the state.

Bismarck High School stands out as a top-performing school, consistently ranking among the best in Arkansas and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores significantly exceed state averages, particularly in English Language Arts, Reading, and Biology. In contrast, Bismarck Middle School appears to be the weakest link in the district, with lower test scores and a lower SchoolDigger rating compared to the elementary and high schools.

Across the district, students generally outperform state averages in standardized tests, except for Mathematics, where scores fall below the state average in several grade levels. Additionally, all three schools have relatively high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 63.84% at Bismarck Middle School to 66.04% at Bismarck High School, suggesting a significant population of economically disadvantaged students in the district. The district's spending per student, between $8,237 and $9,723, is in line with the state average.