Mountain Home School District
School District · Mountain Home, Arkansas
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
3,839
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
3,839
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
How this district compares
Arkansas rank
#187 of 245
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Arkansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,093
$313 vs Arkansas median
District size
3,839 students
Much larger than Arkansas median
The short answer
Mountain Home School District ranks #187 of 245 Arkansas districts by overall school rating. Mountain Home School District's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mountain Home Career Academies (7.2/10), Pinkston Middle School (6.5/10), and Hackler Intermediate School (5.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Mountain Home School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mountain Home Career Academies | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Pinkston Middle School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Hackler Intermediate School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Guy Berry College and Career Academy | 2.3 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Mountain Home School District
Mountain Home School District is a Mountain Home, Arkansas school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 3,839 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1. District-level spending was $12,093 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Mountain Home School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mountain Home Career Academies, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Mountain Home School District students show an average math proficiency of 52.8% and ELA proficiency of 51.5%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Mountain Home School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Mountain Home School District with test data.
Schools in Mountain Home School District
6 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Arkansas
- City
- Mountain Home
- Total Enrollment
- 3,839
- Teachers (FTE)
- 271
- District spending per student
- $12,093NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Mountain Home School District?
Mountain Home School District has 6 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Mountain Home School District?
The average composite rating for Mountain Home School District is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Mountain Home School District?
Mountain Home School District's district-level spending was $12,093 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mountain Home School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Mountain Home School District is 14.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Mountain Home School District?
Mountain Home Career Academies is the highest-rated school in Mountain Home School District with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Mountain Home School District?
Across schools in Mountain Home School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Mountain Home School District compare to other districts in Arkansas?
Mountain Home School District has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 6 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.5%
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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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