Jessieville High School is a comprehensive public secondary school for students in grades 9 through 12, located in Jessieville, Arkansas, a city in Garland County. The school is the sole high school managed by the Jessieville School District.
Serving 255 students in grades 9-12, Jessieville 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 255 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jessieville High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 201.7 square miles in Jessieville, AR. Families can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 19.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jessieville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Jessieville High School's student population of 255 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 127% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
255 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1937
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jessieville 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 Jessieville High School is 0.35, 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
#454 out of 989 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.8%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
15%
9%
Showing 2006–2017. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue
School Mascot
Lion
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jessieville High School's ranking?
Jessieville High School is ranked #454 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Jessieville High School often compared to?
Jessieville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fountain Lake Charter High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jessieville High School?
The graduation rate of Jessieville High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 89.9%.
How many students attend Jessieville High School?
255 students attend Jessieville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Jessieville High School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jessieville High School?
Jessieville High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jessieville High School offer ?
Jessieville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jessieville High School part of?
Jessieville High School is part of Jessieville School District.
School Reviews
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