Jacksonville High School vs. Sylvan Hills High School
Should I attend Jacksonville High School or Sylvan Hills High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Jacksonville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Sylvan Hills High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
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Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,072 students in grades 9-12, Jacksonville 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 10% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Serving 1,003 students in grades 9-12, Sylvan Hills 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 16% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,072 students
1,003 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
68 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#903 out of 993 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#795 out of 993 schools in AR
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
16%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Graduation Rate
79%
83%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
359
51
Grade 10 Students
273
336
Grade 11 Students
268
304
Grade 12 Students
172
309
Ungraded Students
-
3
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
7%
% Black
61%
47%
% White
29%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
7%
n/a
