Delight High School (Closed 2012)
- Delight High School served 110 students in grades 7-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math was 60-64% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 76%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 73%) for the 2010-11 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 110 students |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 60-64% | 76% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 55-59% | 73% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 | 14:1 |
| Asian | 11% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 13% |
| Black | 9% | 21% |
| White | 77% | 60% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.33 |
| Graduation Rate (10-11) | ≥50% | 81% |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 20% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | South Pike County School District | |
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Delight High School is Murfreesboro High School (11.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Murfreesboro High School (11.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Delight Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Delight Delight Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 93 students
0.1 miles
621 E Cherry
Delight, AR 71940
(870)379-2214 0.1 K-6 93 - Murfreesboro Murfreesboro Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 302 students
11.0 miles
605 Thrid Ave
Murfreesboro, AR 71958
(870)285-2193 11.0 PK-6 302 - Murfreesboro Murfreesboro High School Grades: 7-12 | 320 students
11.0 miles
605 Third Ave
Murfreesboro, AR 71958
(870)285-2184 11.0 7-12 320 - Blevins Blevins Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 275 students
11.6 miles
6003 Hwy 29 N
Blevins, AR 71825
(870)874-2283 11.6 PK-6 275 - Blevins Blevins High School Grades: 7-12 | 222 students
11.8 miles
5954 Hwy 29 N
Blevins, AR 71825
(870)874-2281 11.8 7-12 222
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