White County Central High School is a comprehensive public high school based in Judsonia, Arkansas, United States.
Serving 370 students in grades 7-12, White County Central 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% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 370 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: WHITE CO. CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Judsonia, AR, covering approximately 59.5 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located up to 8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
White County Central High School's student population of 370 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
370 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1947
School Calendar
School Motto
White County Central is a place where students can come feel safe, get a quality education while also participating in a variety of extra curricular activities.
School Rankings
White County Central 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 White County Central High School is 0.23, 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
#752 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.5%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bear
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White County Central High School's ranking?
White County Central High School is ranked #752 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are White County Central High School often compared to?
White County Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Searcy High School, Bald Knob High School, Ahlf Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of White County Central High School?
The graduation rate of White County Central High School is 90%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 89.9%.
How many students attend White County Central High School?
370 students attend White County Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of White County Central High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of White County Central High School?
White County Central High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does White County Central High School offer ?
White County Central High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is White County Central High School part of?
White County Central High School is part of White County Central School District.
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