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Emerson High School vs. Taylor High School

Should you attend Emerson High School or Taylor 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
Emerson High School
400 Church St
Emerson, AR 71740
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Taylor High School
506 E Pine St
Taylor, AR 71861
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 149 students in grades 7-12, Emerson 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 25-29% (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 7:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Serving 259 students in grades 7-12, Taylor High School ranks in the top 30% 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
7-12
Total Students
149 students
259 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Emerson 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 Taylor High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
43% | 57%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Emerson High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Taylor High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Emerson 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 Taylor 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 Emerson High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley 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 Taylor High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley 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

#533 out of 997 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
#250 out of 997 schools in AR
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Emerson 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 Taylor High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
35-39%
(Top 50% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Emerson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley 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 Taylor High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in AR)
60-64%
(Top 5% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Emerson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley 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 Taylor High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
45-49%
(Top 20% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Emerson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley 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 Taylor High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District and Arkansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥80%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
≥80%
(Bottom 50% in AR)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Emerson High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley 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 Taylor High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley 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 Emerson High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Taylor High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
14
47
Grade 8 Students
25
43
Grade 9 Students
27
51
Grade 10 Students
29
36
Grade 11 Students
28
47
Grade 12 Students
26
35

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Emerson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Taylor High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Emerson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley 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 Asian at Taylor High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Emerson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley 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 Taylor High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
25%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Emerson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley 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 Taylor High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% White
66%
94%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Emerson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley 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 Taylor High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley 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
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Emerson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley 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 Taylor High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District and in Arkansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
0.50
0.12
This chart showcases the diversity score of Emerson High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley 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 Taylor High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley 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
40%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Emerson High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley 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 Taylor High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley 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
11%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Emerson High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley 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 Taylor High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley 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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