Searcy High School is a comprehensive public high school serving the community of Searcy, Arkansas, United States. Located in White County, Searcy High School is the sole high school managed by the Searcy School District and serves students in grades nine through twelve.
Serving 1,220 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 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 46% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,220 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Searcy High School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Searcy, AR, encompassing approximately 161.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 15 to 20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 14.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Searcy High School's student population of 1,220 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 116 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,220 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1870
School Calendar
School Rankings
Searcy High School ranks within the top 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Searcy High School is 0.50, 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
#421 out of 989 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
15%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
19%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
57%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
54%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Lion
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Searcy High School's ranking?
Searcy High School is ranked #421 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Searcy High School often compared to?
Searcy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverview High School, Bald Knob High School, Pangburn 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 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Searcy High School?
The graduation rate of Searcy High School is 85%, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 89.9%.
How many students attend Searcy High School?
1,220 students attend Searcy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Searcy High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Searcy High School?
Searcy High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Searcy High School offer ?
Searcy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Searcy High School part of?
Searcy High School is part of Searcy School District.
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