Dierks High School in Dierks, AR serves 239 students in grades 7–12 with a student–teacher ratio of 4:1, which is notably lower than the typical Arkansas average.
Math proficiency is between 20–24%, which is lower than the state average of 39% and shows a declining trend since 2019 when it was closer to 35–39%.
Reading proficiency ranges from 35–39%, approximately equal to the state average near 40%, but has declined from higher levels above 50% reported in earlier years.
Science proficiency stands at 30–34%, lower than the state average of 36%, with recent minor declines observed between 2021 and 2022.
Enrollment has remained relatively stable with minor fluctuations around 235 students, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased to 66% in 2023 from 27% in 2018, indicating a significant rise in socioeconomic need among the student body.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dierks High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Dierks school district, covering approximately 228 square miles around the city of Dierks, AR. Most students typically drive between 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 9.1 miles and the furthest edge located 18.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dierks High School's student population of 253 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
253 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Dierks 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 Dierks High School is 0.22, 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
#660 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
10%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Black
1%
19%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 18-year historical data
White
88%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.1%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue
School Mascot
Outlaw
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dierks High School's ranking?
Dierks High School is ranked #660 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Dierks High School often compared to?
Dierks High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mineral Springs High School, Nashville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dierks High School?
The graduation rate of Dierks High School is 90%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 89.9%.
How many students attend Dierks High School?
253 students attend Dierks High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Dierks High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dierks High School?
Dierks High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dierks High School offer ?
Dierks High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dierks High School part of?
Dierks High School is part of Dierks School District.
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