Top Rankings
Highland School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,577 students in Highland School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Arkansas.
Public Schools in Highland School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,084 Schools
# Students
1,577 Students
489,675 Students
# Teachers
133 Teachers
38,860 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Highland School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#66 out of 260 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
37%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.59
# American Indian Students
6 Students
2,870 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
8,475 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
32 Students
68,031 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
14%
# Black Students
18 Students
95,933 Students
% Black Students
1%
20%
# White Students
1,504 Students
290,733 Students
% White Students
95%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
4,864 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
18,769 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
19
15,704
# Students in K Grade:
121
36,660
# Students in 1st Grade:
93
35,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
120
35,402
# Students in 3rd Grade:
109
35,604
# Students in 4th Grade:
124
35,717
# Students in 5th Grade:
112
35,752
# Students in 6th Grade:
112
36,543
# Students in 7th Grade:
134
38,047
# Students in 8th Grade:
130
38,816
# Students in 9th Grade:
129
40,919
# Students in 10th Grade:
131
36,411
# Students in 11th Grade:
129
35,190
# Students in 12th Grade:
113
33,165
# Ungraded Students:
1
263
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,406 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,010. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,997 is less than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,406
$13,010
Spending / Student
$11,997
$12,922
Best Highland School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Hwy 175 Spur
Hardy, AR 72542
(870) 257-3118
Hardy, AR 72542
(870) 257-3118
Grades: PK-4
| 586 students
Rank: #22.
Highland High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Rebel Cir
Hardy, AR 72542
(870) 856-3273
Hardy, AR 72542
(870) 856-3273
Grades: 9-12
| 503 students
Rank: #33.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Rebel Cir
Hardy, AR 72542
(870) 856-3284
Hardy, AR 72542
(870) 856-3284
Grades: 5-8
| 488 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Highland School District?
Highland School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,577 students.
What is the rank of Highland School District?
Highland School District is ranked #68 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Highland School District?
95% of Highland School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Highland School District?
Highland School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Highland School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,997 is less than the state median of $12,922. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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