Bearden High School is a comprehensive public junior/senior high school serving grades seven through twelve in the rural, remote community of Bearden, Arkansas, United States.
Serving 227 students in grades 7-12, Bearden 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 227 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bearden High School's attendance zone covers the entire Bearden, AR school district, encompassing approximately 251.6 square miles. It typically takes 20-30 minutes to drive to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 12.3 miles and the furthest edge located 18.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bearden High School's student population of 227 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 74% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
227 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bearden High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bearden High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#861 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
36%
19%
White
52%
57%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89.9%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.8%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
19%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bearden High School's ranking?
Bearden High School is ranked #861 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Bearden High School often compared to?
Bearden High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Flippin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bearden High School?
The graduation rate of Bearden High School is 90%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 89.9%.
How many students attend Bearden High School?
227 students attend Bearden High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Bearden High School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bearden High School?
Bearden High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bearden High School offer ?
Bearden High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bearden High School part of?
Bearden High School is part of Bearden School District.
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