Lead Hill High School, a rural Arkansas public high school serving grades 7–12, has an enrollment of 178 students with a student–teacher ratio of approximately 3:1, significantly lower than the state average ratio.
The school's math proficiency is 10–14%, which is lower than the state average of 39%, while reading proficiency of 40–44% is approximately equal to the state average of 40%.
Science proficiency at is 25–29%, also lower than the state average of 36%, and the overall testing rank falls in the bottom 50% statewide.
Graduation rates range from 80–89%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 88%, showing some fluctuation but remaining mainly below or near the state level.
Enrollment has decreased slightly from around 190 students in recent years to 178, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased from 65% in 2018 to near 98–100% since 2020, indicating a rise in low–income student population.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: LEAD HILL HIGH SCHOOL's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Lead Hill, AR, encompassing approximately 116.3 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 10.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lead Hill High School's student population of 185 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
185 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1924
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lead Hill 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 Lead Hill High School is 0.17, 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
#669 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.7%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
32%
9%
Showing 2006–2017. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Tiger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lead Hill High School's ranking?
Lead Hill High School is ranked #669 out of 989 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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 80-89%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 89.9%.
How many students attend Lead Hill High School?
185 students attend Lead Hill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Lead Hill High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lead Hill High School?
Lead Hill High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
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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