Cotton Plant High School, a rural Arkansas public high school, has an enrollment of 86 students from grades 7 through 12, with a student–teacher ratio not reported for recent years.
The school's graduation rate was 90% in 2023, which is higher than the state average of 88%.
Math proficiency at declined from 50% in 2019 to 40% in 2023 but remains approximately equal to the state average of 39%.
Reading proficiency stayed stable around 40% in recent years, which is lower than the state average of 40% but higher than the district average of 17% in 2023.
The student body is composed of 76 Black (not Hispanic) and 10 White (not Hispanic) students, with 85% of students eligible for free lunch, indicating a high level of socioeconomic need that remained stable over recent years.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
86 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
13 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
88%
19%
White
12%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Cotton Plant High School?
86 students attend Cotton Plant High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Cotton Plant High School students are Black, and 12% of students are White.
What grades does Cotton Plant High School offer ?
Cotton Plant High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Cotton Plant High School part of?
Cotton Plant High School is part of Augusta School District.
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