Serving 324 students in grades 7-12, Cotter 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 29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 324 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Graduation Rate
: 80-89% (Btm 50% in AR)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Cotter 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 Cotter High School is 0.12, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cotter High School?
The graduation rate of Cotter High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Cotter High School?
324 students attend Cotter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Cotter High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cotter High School?
Cotter High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cotter High School offer ?
Cotter High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cotter High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 324 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Graduation Rate
: 80-89% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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