Rison High School is a comprehensive public high school serving students in grades 7 through 12 in the rural community of Rison, Arkansas, United States. It is one of two public high schools in Cleveland County, and is the sole high school of the Cleveland County School District.
Serving 314 students in grades 7-12, Rison 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 34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rison High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Rison, AR, encompassing approximately 468.6 square miles. This area typically requires a 20-30 minute drive to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 20.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rison High School's student population of 314 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
314 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rison 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 Rison High School is 0.47, 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
#522 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
24%
19%
White
69%
57%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89.9%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.2%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wildcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rison High School's ranking?
Rison High School is ranked #522 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Rison High School often compared to?
Rison High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodlawn High School, Fordyce High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rison High School?
The graduation rate of Rison High School is 90%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 89.9%.
How many students attend Rison High School?
314 students attend Rison High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Rison High School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rison High School?
Rison High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rison High School offer ?
Rison High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rison High School part of?
Rison High School is part of Cleveland County School District.
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