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SEARCY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Arkansas · Public School District
6
Schools
4,003
Students
$15,090
Per-Pupil Spend
+5% nat'l
48.1%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

SEARCY SCHOOL DISTRICT is a public school district in Arkansas serving 4,003 students across 6 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,090 is near the national average for a US public school district. 48% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
MCRAE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–03422
SIDNEY DEENER ELEM. SCHOOLKG–03385
WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–03438
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
AHLF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL07–08682
SOUTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL04–06910
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
SEARCY HIGH SCHOOL09–121,166
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,090Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
36%
42%
State
35.7%
Local (property tax)
42.4%
Federal
21.9%

Funding is shared between state (36%) and local sources (42%), with notable federal support (22%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
4,003
Students
48%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score
Strengths & Considerations
Heavy reliance on federal aid
22% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in SEARCY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
SEARCY SCHOOL DISTRICT has 6 public schools, serving a total of 4,003 students.
What is the graduation rate for SEARCY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does SEARCY SCHOOL DISTRICT spend per student?
SEARCY SCHOOL DISTRICT spends $15,090 per pupil — 5% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in SEARCY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
48% of students in SEARCY SCHOOL DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in SEARCY SCHOOL DISTRICT?
No, SEARCY SCHOOL DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does SEARCY SCHOOL DISTRICT serve?
SEARCY SCHOOL DISTRICT serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.