Serving 403 students in grades 8-9, Clarksville Junior 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 23% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 8-9
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Clarksville Junior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Clarksville, AR school district, covering approximately 116.5 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of about 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 6.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 11.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Clarksville Junior High School's student population of 403 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
403 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Clarksville Junior 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 Junior High School is 0.62, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#558 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
37%
15%
Black
1%
19%
White
49%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)<50%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.1%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wild Boars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clarksville Junior High School's ranking?
Clarksville Junior High School is ranked #558 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Clarksville Junior High School often compared to?
Clarksville Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westside High School, Oark High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Clarksville Junior High School?
The graduation rate of Clarksville Junior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 84%.
How many students attend Clarksville Junior High School?
403 students attend Clarksville Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Clarksville Junior High School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clarksville Junior High School?
Clarksville Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clarksville Junior High School offer ?
Clarksville Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-9 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Clarksville Junior High School part of?
Clarksville Junior High School is part of Clarksville School District.
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