Clarksville High School in Clarksville, AR serves 576 students in grades 10–12 with a student–teacher ratio of 13:1, which is approximately equal to the state average.
The school's math proficiency is between 15–19%, significantly lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%, and has remained below district and state averages in recent years.
Reading proficiency is 40–44%, approximately equal to the state average of 40%, while science proficiency ranges from 25–29%, which is lower than the state average of 36%.
Graduation rates are strong at 90–94%, ranking in the top 20% statewide and higher than the state average of 88%.
Enrollment has remained stable around 560–580 students since 2018, with minority enrollment at 49% and free or reduced–price lunch eligibility increasing to 66% in 2023, indicating shifting socioeconomic demographics in this rural Arkansas high school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 598 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clarksville High School's attendance zone covers the entire Clarksville, AR school district, encompassing approximately 116.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 11.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clarksville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Clarksville High School's student population of 598 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
598 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Clarksville 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 Clarksville High School is 0.64, which is more 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
#622 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
38%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.9%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Panthers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clarksville High School's ranking?
Clarksville High School is ranked #622 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Clarksville High School often compared to?
Clarksville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lamar High School, Westside High School, Oark High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clarksville High School?
The graduation rate of Clarksville High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 89.9%.
How many students attend Clarksville High School?
598 students attend Clarksville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Clarksville High School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clarksville High School?
Clarksville High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clarksville High School offer ?
Clarksville High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Clarksville High School part of?
Clarksville High School is part of Clarksville School District.
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