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#855 of 1,036 schools in AR

Bald Knob High School

High School · Bald Knob School District · Bald Knob, AR

A high school in Bald Knob, AR where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

901 N HICKORY ST, Bald Knob, AR 72010

  • Math 13% vs AR 20% (2025)
  • Reading 32% vs AR 33% (2025)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.94 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13.1% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31.4% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg-13.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.3 pts
Overall Proficiency22% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected-16.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
College Readiness5.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation11.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.7:1
District spending per student$13,408
Chronic Absenteeism34.2%

Students at Bald Knob High School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency13%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
20%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency32%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
33%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 50 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 22% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
31%
2015
Math
18%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
26%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2025
Math
13%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

55.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bald Knob 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,431/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bald Knob), 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

$48,772

Median home value

$124,100

Median rent

$729/mo

College educated

9.9%

Homeownership

67.8%

Poverty rate

22.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72010; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
11.9% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics3sports offered
2 boys'·1 girls'·4 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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.

Bald Knob School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$13,408NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bald Knob High School is listed in BALD KNOB SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bald Knob High School

Bald Knob High School is a public high school in Bald Knob, AR, part of Bald Knob School District, serving approximately 336 students in grades 9th-12th with a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #855 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bald Knob High School

What grades does Bald Knob High School serve?

Bald Knob High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bald Knob High School?

Bald Knob High School has an enrollment of approximately 336 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bald Knob High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bald Knob High School is 6.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bald Knob High School rank in AR?

Bald Knob High School ranks #855 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Bald Knob High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bald Knob High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Bald Knob High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bald Knob High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Bald Knob High School a charter school?

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

Is Bald Knob High School a Title I school?

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

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

55.1% of students at Bald Knob 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
336
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
White County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.2%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 72010)
5,283
Area average commute
22.9 min
Area median age
41.6
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 72010; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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