Rogers School District

The Rogers School District in Arkansas serves 22 schools—15 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools—and is ranked 57th out of 251 districts statewide, earning a 4-star rating for strong overall performance.

The district’s standout school is Janie Darr Elementary School, which ranks 13th out of 491 elementary schools in the state (97th percentile) with a consistent 5-star rating and dramatically higher test scores—66.4% proficient in English Language Arts versus the district average of 46.6%. Eastside Elementary School is a notable outlier, achieving a 5-star rating and 69.6% math proficiency despite a high free/reduced lunch rate of 59.41%, suggesting effective strategies that overcome typical challenges. Among middle schools, Elmwood Middle School leads with a 94th percentile ranking and perfect 100% Algebra proficiency, while Oakdale Middle School struggles at the 38th percentile with a 66.38% free/reduced lunch rate. At the high school level, Rogers New Technology High School stands out for its unique model, with the lowest student-teacher ratio (6.2:1) and lowest spending per student ($9,476), yet a very low dropout rate of 0.1% and strong Biology scores.

Key metrics show a district graduation rate of 93.3%, above the state average of 90.1%, and a wide range in socioeconomic status—from a low of 10.85% free/reduced lunch at Janie Darr to a high of 82.33% at Old Wire Elementary School. The average free/reduced lunch rate across schools is about 52.5%, indicating significant economic diversity. Spending per student averages around $11,400, with Elza R. Tucker Elementary School spending the most ($16,527) and Rogers New Technology High School the least ($9,476). Year-over-year trends show volatility, such as Westside Elementary School jumping from a 2-star to a 4-star rating, while Jones Elementary School dropped from 4-star to 3-star, highlighting that sustained success is not guaranteed.