Cotter High School is a comprehensive public junior-senior high school for students in grades 7 through 12 located in Cotter, Arkansas, United States. It is the sole high school of Cotter School District. The teacher-student ratio is approximately 10:1. Cotter High School serves the cities of Cotter and Gassville.
Serving 324 students in grades 7-12, Cotter 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 29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cotter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Cotter High School's student population of 324 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
324 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Colors
White, Blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cotter High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cotter High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#514 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
1%
19%
White
94%
58%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
17%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cotter High School's ranking?
Cotter High School is ranked #514 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Cotter High School often compared to?
Cotter High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain Home Career Academies, Norfork High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cotter High School?
The graduation rate of Cotter High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Cotter High School?
324 students attend Cotter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Cotter High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cotter High School?
Cotter High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cotter High School offer ?
Cotter High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cotter High School part of?
Cotter High School is part of Cotter School District.
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