Very Good
#359 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 35% in state
Ahlf Junior High School
Middle School · Searcy School District · Searcy, AR
A Searcy School District middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
308 W VINE, Searcy, AR 72143
- Math 51% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs AR 33% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ahlf Junior High School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 46% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ahlf Junior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,675/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Searcy), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,522
Median home value
$176,900
Median rent
$851/mo
College educated
27%
Homeownership
64%
Poverty rate
18%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72143; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harding AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 554 | Compare → |
| Crosspointe PreparatoryPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 106 | Compare → |
| Sunshine SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Riverview Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 7–8 | 2.9 mi | 195 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Searcy School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $10,718NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ahlf Junior High School is listed in SEARCY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ahlf Junior High School
Ahlf Junior High School is a public middle school in Searcy, AR, part of Searcy School District, serving approximately 618 students in grades 7th-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #359 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ahlf Junior High School
What grades does Ahlf Junior High School serve?
Ahlf Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Ahlf Junior High School?
Ahlf Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 618 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ahlf Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ahlf Junior High School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ahlf Junior High School rank in AR?
Ahlf Junior High School ranks #359 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Ahlf Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ahlf Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ahlf Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ahlf Junior High School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ahlf Junior High School a charter school?
No, Ahlf Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ahlf Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Ahlf Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ahlf Junior High School?
47.1% of students at Ahlf Junior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 618
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- White County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.2%
- Phone
- (501) 268-3158
- Area population (ZIP 72143)
- 35,523
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72143; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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