Serving 85 students in grades 7-12, Rural Special High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 11% 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: 85 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50% in AR)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Rural Special High School ranks within the top 30% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rural Special High School is 0.20, 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.
Rural Special High School is ranked #238 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rural Special High School?
The graduation rate of Rural Special High School is 80%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Rural Special High School?
85 students attend Rural Special High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Rural Special High School students are White, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rural Special High School?
Rural Special High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rural Special High School offer ?
Rural Special High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rural Special High School part of?
Kate Barrington has compiled this guide to magnet schools, explaining their unique educational approach, core principles, benefits, and potential considerations for parents seeking alternatives within the public school system.
This comprehensive article explores the pros and cons of school uniforms in public schools. It discusses their impact on safety, learning environment, self-expression, and cost-effectiveness. The piece presents statistics, expert opinions, and arguments from both proponents and opponents, helping parents make informed decisions about uniform policies.
We explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 85 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
