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Bald Knob High School vs. Searcy High School

Should you attend Bald Knob High School or Searcy High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Bald Knob High School
901 N Hickory St
Bald Knob, AR 72010
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Searcy High School
301 N Ella
Searcy, AR 72143
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Bald Knob High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Searcy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 336 students in grades 9-12, Bald Knob 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Serving 1,208 students in grades 9-12, Searcy High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
336 students
1,208 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bald Knob High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Searcy High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bald Knob High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Searcy High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
141 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bald Knob High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Searcy High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bald Knob High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bald Knob School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Searcy High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Searcy School District and the state of Arkansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#654 out of 997 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
#355 out of 997 schools in AR
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bald Knob High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Searcy High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
41%
(Top 50% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bald Knob High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bald Knob School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Searcy High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Searcy School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in AR)
46%
(Top 30% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bald Knob High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bald Knob School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Searcy High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Searcy School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
35%
(Top 50% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bald Knob High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bald Knob School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Searcy High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Searcy School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
84%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Bald Knob High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Bald Knob School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Searcy High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Searcy School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Bald Knob High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Searcy High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
77
337
Grade 10 Students
89
323
Grade 11 Students
83
311
Grade 12 Students
87
237

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Bald Knob High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bald Knob School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bald Knob High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bald Knob School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Searcy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Searcy School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bald Knob High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bald Knob School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Searcy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Searcy School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bald Knob High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bald Knob School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Searcy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Searcy School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
89%
67%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bald Knob High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bald Knob School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Searcy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Searcy School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bald Knob High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bald Knob School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Searcy High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Searcy School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.20
0.52
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bald Knob High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bald Knob School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Searcy High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Searcy School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
32%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bald Knob High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bald Knob School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Searcy High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Searcy School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bald Knob High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bald Knob School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Searcy High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Searcy School District and Arkansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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