Junction City High School is a comprehensive public junior/senior high school serving grades seven through twelve in the rural, distant community of Junction City, Arkansas, United States.
Serving 317 students in grades 7-12, Junction City High School ranks in the bottom 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 11% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower 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 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Junction City High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Junction City School District, covering approximately 203.9 square miles. The zone typically allows for a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 9.2 miles to its edges and a maximum distance of 17.7 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Junction City High School's student population of 317 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
317 students
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Become a Dragon!
School Rankings
Junction City 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 Junction City High School is 0.52, 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
#809 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
47%
19%
White
51%
57%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89.9%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.1%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple, Yellow, Gold
School Mascot
Dragon
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Junction City High School's ranking?
Junction City High School is ranked #809 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Junction City High School often compared to?
Junction City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parkers Chapel High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Junction City High School?
The graduation rate of Junction City High School is 90%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 89.9%.
How many students attend Junction City High School?
317 students attend Junction City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Junction City High School students are White, 47% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Junction City High School?
Junction City High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Junction City High School offer ?
Junction City High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Junction City High School part of?
Junction City High School is part of Junction City School District.
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