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#194 of 1,036 schools in AR

Top 19% in state

Augusta High School

High School · Augusta School District · Augusta, AR

A high school in Augusta, AR where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

206 SMITH DR, Augusta, AR 72006

  • Math 16% vs AR 30% (2025)
  • Reading 11% vs AR 33% (2025)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15.8% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency11.2% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg-24.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-21.7 pts
Overall Proficiency14% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected-9.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile14th
College Readiness9.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio3.4:1
District spending per student$18,989
Chronic Absenteeism29.1%

Students at Augusta High School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency16%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
30%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency11%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
33%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 14% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
45%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2025
Math
16%
ELA
11%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 28% (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 39 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Augusta 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average617/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$52,383

Median home value

$112,900

Median rent

$619/mo

College educated

13.1%

Homeownership

66.1%

Poverty rate

26.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72006; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Augusta School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$18,989NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
38.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Augusta High School is listed in AUGUSTA SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Augusta High School

Augusta High School is a public high school in Augusta, AR, part of Augusta School District, serving approximately 151 students in grades 7th-12th with a 3.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #194 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Augusta High School

What grades does Augusta High School serve?

Augusta High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Augusta High School?

Augusta High School has an enrollment of approximately 151 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Augusta High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Augusta High School is 3.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Augusta High School rank in AR?

Augusta High School ranks #194 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Augusta High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Augusta High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Augusta High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Augusta High School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Augusta High School a charter school?

No, Augusta High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Augusta High School a Title I school?

No, Augusta High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Augusta High School?

100.0% of students at Augusta 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 – 12th
Enrollment
151
Student-Teacher Ratio
3.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Woodruff County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.1%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 72006)
2,111
Area median age
49.8
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 72006; 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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