Serving 231 students in grades 7-12, Bearden High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 231 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 43%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50% in AR)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Bearden High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bearden High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Bearden High School is ranked #855 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Bearden High School often compared to?
Bearden High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Flippin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bearden High School?
The graduation rate of Bearden High School is 90%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Bearden High School?
231 students attend Bearden High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Bearden High School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bearden High School?
Bearden High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bearden High School offer ?
Bearden High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bearden High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 231 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 43%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
