Summary:
The Bryant School District in Arkansas is a strong, 4-star district serving approximately 10,357 students across 12 schools, from Pre-K through 12th grade, and is ranked 49th out of 251 districts in the state.
Within the district, performance varies significantly. Bethel Middle School is the standout, earning a 5-star rating with proficiency rates in Math (61.8%) and English (53.5%) far exceeding district averages. In contrast, Hill Farm Elementary School is the only 2-star school, with the lowest test scores in the district. Bryant Elementary School is a rising star, improving to the 89th percentile with strong Math (65.1%) and English (57.7%) scores. Bryant Junior High School excels in specific subjects, with 80.2% proficiency in Biology and 52.5% in Geometry. However, Bryant High School shows mixed results: while its graduation rate is excellent at 94.6%, its performance in Geometry (21.9%) and Biology (35.3%) is notably low, especially compared to its feeder school. The two middle schools present a dramatic contrast, with Bryant Middle School (3 stars) lagging far behind Bethel in all subjects.
Key takeaways for parents include a clear link between socioeconomic factors and performance, as schools with higher free/reduced lunch rates like Hill Farm and Robert L. Davis Elementary tend to have lower scores. Spending per student does not guarantee results, as Bryant Elementary spends the most ($13,477) and performs well, while Hill Farm spends more than average ($11,808) but struggles. The district also shows a "middle school dip" in performance, particularly at Bryant Middle School, and a potential curriculum disconnect between Bryant Junior High and Bryant High School in science and math.
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