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7.7 avg / 10

Highland School District

School District · Hardy, Arkansas

Students: 1,513
Teachers (FTE): 127

Avg Rating

7.7

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,860

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.9:1

How this district compares

Arkansas rank

#21 of 244

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.5

above Arkansas avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,860

+$454 vs Arkansas median

District size

1,513 students

Larger than Arkansas median

About Highland School District

Highland School District is a Hardy, Arkansas school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,513 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1. The district invests $12,860 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.7/10, Highland School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Cherokee Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.

In standardized testing, Highland School District students show an average math proficiency of 47.2% and ELA proficiency of 45.4%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Highland School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 47.2%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 45.4%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Highland School District with test data.

Schools in Highland School District

3 schools

District Details

State
Arkansas
City
Hardy
Total Enrollment
1,513
Teachers (FTE)
127
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Highland School District?

Highland School District has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Highland School District?

The average composite rating for Highland School District is 7.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Highland School District?

Highland School District spends $12,860 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Highland School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Highland School District is 11.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Highland School District?

Cherokee Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Highland School District with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What are the test scores in Highland School District?

Across schools in Highland School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Highland School District compare to other districts in Arkansas?

Highland School District has an average school rating of 7.7/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Arkansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.7/10
Math Proficiency
47.2%
ELA Proficiency
45.4%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arkansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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