Top Rankings
Hamburg School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,555 students in Hamburg School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Hamburg School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
1,555 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
109 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hamburg School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#154 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
36%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
19%
15%
% Black
19%
19%
% White
60%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,042 is higher than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,336 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,042
$13,132
Spending / Student
$16,336
$13,043
Best Hamburg School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Allbritton Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 Bartlett
Hamburg, AR 71646
(870) 853-2820
Hamburg, AR 71646
(870) 853-2820
Grades: 3-5
| 273 students
Rank: #22.
Portland Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
314 Hwy 160 E
Portland, AR 71663
(870) 737-4333
Portland, AR 71663
(870) 737-4333
Grades: PK-5
| 139 students
Rank: #33.
Noble Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 36% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 East Lincoln
Hamburg, AR 71646
(870) 853-2836
Hamburg, AR 71646
(870) 853-2836
Grades: K-2
| 275 students
Rank: #44.
Hamburg Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1109 Cub Dr
Hamburg, AR 71646
(870) 853-2811
Hamburg, AR 71646
(870) 853-2811
Grades: 6-8
| 357 students
Rank: #55.
Hamburg High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1119 S Main St
Hamburg, AR 71646
(870) 853-9856
Hamburg, AR 71646
(870) 853-9856
Grades: 9-12
| 511 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hamburg School District?
Hamburg School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,555 students.
What is the rank of Hamburg School District?
Hamburg School District is ranked #155 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hamburg School District?
60% of Hamburg School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hamburg School District?
Hamburg School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Hamburg School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,336 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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