Educational Attainment
About 24.6% of Arkansas adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year (FRED GCT1502AR).
| Indicator | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.6 | 35 |
Schools
Arkansas has about 1,070 public K-12 schools.
Public schools reporting teachers
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
Public school enrollment (K-12)
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
Universities
The University of Arkansas in Fayetteville leads the state system, alongside Arkansas State and UAMS.
College and graduate school students
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, undergraduate + graduate/professional, B14001 (2020 not released).
Graduation Rates
Arkansas's high school graduation rate was about 89% in 2022-23.
Adults 25+ with a high school diploma or higher
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B15003 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 89 | 87 |
Student Enrollment
Arkansas's public schools enrolled about 480,000 K-12 students in 2023.
People enrolled in school (age 3+)
2008–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B14001 (2020 not released).
Student-Teacher Ratios
Arkansas's average student-teacher ratio is about 13.9 to 1.
Students per full-time teacher (public schools)
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
Full-time-equivalent public school teachers
1986–2024NCES Common Core of Data, public schools (school year starting in the year shown), via Urban Institute Education Data API.
| Indicator | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Student-teacher ratio | 13.9 | 15.9 |