Riverview School District, AR

Original Research by School Decision on Riverview School District

Riverview School District serves students from kindergarten through twelfth grade in White County, Arkansas. The district operates four schools: Kensett Elementary, Judsonia Elementary, Riverview Junior High, and Riverview High School. It draws from several communities in the county, including the towns of Bald Knob, Judsonia, and Searcy, the area's largest population center.

Enrollment across the district is modest, with a student body that is predominantly white alongside sizeable Hispanic and Black populations, as well as smaller shares of students who identify as two or more races, Asian, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.

State assessment results from the 2024-25 school year, using Arkansas's ATLAS test, show proficiency rates that vary by grade and subject but consistently trail those of most other White County districts. Across all tested grades and subjects, the district's overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile among the county's nine districts. In math, for example, proficiency rates range from roughly a quarter to under half of students meeting the bar, depending on the grade. English language arts and science results follow a similar pattern, with most grades falling below the midpoint of county peers. A parent considering the district may want to discuss with school administrators what interventions and supports are in place to address these academic outcomes.

On the positive side, the district reports a chronic absenteeism rate that lands in the top quartile for the county, meaning fewer students are missing substantial school time compared to many neighboring districts. This is a concrete strength and suggests that when students are enrolled, they tend to attend regularly. Per-pupil current spending falls in the middle range, upper half of White County districts, indicating that the district allocates resources at a level modestly above the county median.

A graduation rate was not available in the data provided, so a family looking for that metric would need to seek it directly from the district or state.

Two recent developments are relevant to parents. First, the Riverview School Board voted to reorganize its elementary schools, a structural change that affects how younger students are assigned and educated. This is a concrete shift that current and prospective families should understand, as it may alter attendance boundaries or program configurations. Second, the district operates a one-to-one technology program: students in kindergarten through second grade use iPads, while those in third grade through twelfth grade are issued MacBook Airs. This means technology is woven into daily instruction across all grade levels.

Housing in the communities the district serves is moderately priced. Home values in the area sit below the statewide median and well below the national median, and rents are similarly moderate relative to national averages. For families moving into the district, the housing market offers a range of options, with the higher values concentrated in Searcy and lower values in the smaller towns.

Missing data limits a full picture in some areas. Information on special education identification, English learner services, discipline rates, and course access was not available. A parent with specific questions about those topics would need to contact the district directly.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

1,098

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 14%

Black 10%

White 68%

Asian 0%

Two+ 8%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

Schools in this District

4 schools are officially reported under this district.

RIVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL

KENSETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RIVERVIEW JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

JUDSONIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

45%

Grade 3

23%

Grade 4

21%

Grade 5

36%

Grade 6

28%

Grade 7

24%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

32%

Grade 3

17%

Grade 4

35%

Grade 5

24%

Grade 6

24%

Grade 7

20%

Grade 8

Science

6 grades reported

38%

Grade 3

18%

Grade 4

29%

Grade 5

34%

Grade 6

29%

Grade 7

21%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$212,375

Year-over-year change+5.0%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$166K to $220K

vs. state typical0.96x

vs. national typical0.58x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
72143	Searcy	$220K	+5.0%	57.1%
72081	Judsonia	$181K	+5.2%	11.7%
72010	Bald Knob	$166K	+3.9%	1.4%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,028/mo

Year-over-year change-3.4%

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
72143	Searcy	$1,028	-3.4%	57.1%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,072/mo

Home price / national median income2.5x

Annual rent / national median income14.7%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$44/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$222,300 (+3.0% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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