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#647 of 1,036 schools in AR
Bearden High School
High School · Bearden School District · Bearden, AR
A high school in Bearden, AR where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 176, Bearden, AR 71720
- Math 10% vs AR 30% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs AR 33% (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bearden High School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 17% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bearden 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated739/100K
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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
$52,500
Median home value
$95,000
Median rent
$728/mo
College educated
12.2%
Homeownership
74.8%
Poverty rate
19.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71720; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Bearden School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,611NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bearden High School is listed in BEARDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bearden High School
Bearden High School is a public high school in Bearden, AR, part of Bearden School District, serving approximately 231 students in grades 7th-12th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #647 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bearden High School
What grades does Bearden High School serve?
Bearden High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Bearden High School?
Bearden High School has an enrollment of approximately 231 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bearden High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bearden High School is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bearden High School rank in AR?
Bearden High School ranks #647 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Bearden High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bearden High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Bearden High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bearden High School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bearden High School a charter school?
No, Bearden High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bearden High School a Title I school?
No, Bearden High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bearden High School?
98.7% of students at Bearden 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
- 231
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Ouachita County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.4%
- Phone
- (870) 687-2913
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 71720)
- 2,306
- Area median age
- 49.1
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 71720; 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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