Serving 591 students in grades 7-9, Harrison Junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 53% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 66% (which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
591 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)53%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)66%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
n/a
20%
White
95%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)<50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harrison Junior High School?
The graduation rate of Harrison Junior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 84%.
How many students attend Harrison Junior High School?
591 students attend Harrison Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Harrison Junior High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harrison Junior High School?
Harrison Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Harrison Junior High School offer ?
Harrison Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Harrison Junior High School part of?
Harrison Junior High School is part of Harrison School District.
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