Lead Hill High School is a comprehensive public high school located in Lead Hill, Arkansas, United States. The school provides secondary education for students in grades 7 through 12 and serves the cities of Diamond City, Lead Hill and South Lead Hill along with surrounding unincorporated areas within Boone County.
Serving 178 students in grades 7-12, Lead Hill 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 178 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lead Hill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lead Hill High School's student population of 178 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
178 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Year Founded
1924
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lead Hill High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lead Hill High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#618 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
n/a
19%
White
93%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
32%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tiger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lead Hill High School's ranking?
Lead Hill High School is ranked #618 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lead Hill High School?
The graduation rate of Lead Hill High School is 90%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Lead Hill High School?
178 students attend Lead Hill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Lead Hill High School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lead Hill High School?
Lead Hill High School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lead Hill High School offer ?
Lead Hill High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lead Hill High School part of?
Lead Hill High School is part of LEAD Hill School District.
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