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 top 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 32% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). 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 6:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cotter High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Cotter school district, covering approximately 34.2 square miles. Typically, it takes about 10-12 minutes to drive to the school, with an average distance of 4.2 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 7 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cotter High School's student population of 324 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
324 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cotter High School ranks within the top 50% of all 989 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 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#469 out of 989 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
19%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.6%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
17%
9%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cotter High School's ranking?
Cotter High School is ranked #469 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Cotter High School often compared to?
Cotter High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Norfork High School, Mountain Home Career Academies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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 89.9%.
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 6:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
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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