Bald Knob High School

901 N Hickory St
Bald Knob, AR 72010
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 368 students in grades 9-12, Bald Knob 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 368 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in AR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bald Knob High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Bald Knob High School's student population of 368 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 192% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
368 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
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School Rankings

Bald Knob High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bald Knob High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AR)
#667 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
36%
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30-34%
37%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
7%
14%
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Black
1%
20%
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White
88%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
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85-89%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
58%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bald Knob High School's ranking?
Bald Knob High School is ranked #667 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Bald Knob High School often compared to?
Bald Knob High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Searcy High School, Pangburn High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bald Knob High School?
The graduation rate of Bald Knob High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bald Knob High School?
368 students attend Bald Knob High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Bald Knob High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bald Knob High School?
Bald Knob High School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bald Knob High School offer ?
Bald Knob High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bald Knob High School part of?
Bald Knob High School is part of Bald Knob School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 368 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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