Bryant School District serves 9,766 students in Saline County, Arkansas, as a suburban district experiencing modest growth of 2.1% from the prior year. The district operates 12 schools across 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high school with a student-teacher ratio of 16.2:1 supported by 603 teachers.
Academically, Bryant exceeds state performance benchmarks substantially. Math proficiency reaches 45.9% compared to the state average of 33.3%, while reading proficiency stands at 41.5% against Arkansas's 31.1%. This 12-13 percentage-point advantage in both subjects represents notable performance relative to state levels.
The student population reflects diverse demographics: 50.1% White, 22.7% Black, 20.3% Hispanic, and 1.7% Asian. Economically disadvantaged students comprise 55.1% of enrollment, and 13.0% are English learners, indicating significant populations requiring targeted support services.
Financially, Bryant operates with a total budget of $102.0 million and per-pupil spending of $10,446, which falls below the state average of $12,609 by approximately $2,160 per student. Revenue distribution shows reliance on state funding at 49.8%, local sources at 36.5%, and federal contributions at 13.7%. This funding structure reflects dependence on state appropriations while maintaining meaningful local investment, though overall spending remains below state norms.
This summary was generated by AI from public data sources. Last updated May 4, 2026.
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Total Students
9,766
Schools
12
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,446
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2022-23
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
45.9%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
Source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, University of Arkansas Office for Education Policy, 2024-25 School Year. Letter grades are aggregated from school-level accountability data using 9 equally-weighted indicators.