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Bald Knob High School

901 N Hickory St
Bald Knob, AR 72010

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Bald Knob High School serves 383 students in grades 9-12.

Bald Knob High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 383 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 20% in AR)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 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:

School Overview

Bald Knob High School's student population of 383 students has declined by 10% over five school years.

The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

383 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

43 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Bald Knob High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Bald Knob High School is 0.24, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AR)

Overall Testing Rank

#667 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

20-24%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bald Knob High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-34%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bald Knob High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

9:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Bald Knob High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

14%

Black

20%

White

87%

60%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Bald Knob High School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.24

0.59

This chart display the diversity score of Bald Knob High School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

90-94%

88%

This chart display graduation rate of Bald Knob High School and public school graduation rate of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

44%

58%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bald Knob High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

11%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Bald Knob School District

Source: 2020-2021 (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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Most improved public schools (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What schools are Bald Knob High School often compared to?

Bald Knob High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Searcy 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 90-94%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.

How many students attend Bald Knob High School?

383 students attend Bald Knob High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

87% of Bald Knob High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Bald Knob High School?

Bald Knob High School has a student ration of 9:1, 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 (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 383 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education