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#90 of 1,036 schools in AR

Top 9% in state

Bradley High School

High School · Emerson-taylor-bradley School District · Bradley, AR

An Emerson-taylor-bradley School District high school serving grades 7th – 12th.

521 SCHOOL ST, Bradley, AR 71826

  • Math 36% vs AR 30% (2025)
  • Reading 30% vs AR 33% (2025)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-1.61 pts/yr
Data Period2013–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36.3% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29.6% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg-3.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.3 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected-0.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
College Readiness9.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.2:1
District spending per student$11,503
Chronic Absenteeism27.1%

Students at Bradley High School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency36%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
30%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency30%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
33%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 39 points across the 13-year record (2013–2025) and has held near 33% recently.

Show all 11 years
2013
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
36%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 31 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

70.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Bradley 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average499/100K

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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

$33,750

Median home value

$71,600

Median rent

$525/mo

College educated

8.4%

Homeownership

75.5%

Poverty rate

18.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71826; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·4 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 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

2 in EMERSON-TAYLOR-BRADLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Emerson High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.67–12Not available149Compare →
Taylor High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.97–12Not available259Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Emerson-taylor-bradley School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#3 of 6
District spending per student
$11,503NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bradley High School is listed in EMERSON-TAYLOR-BRADLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bradley High School

Bradley High School is a public high school in Bradley, AR, part of Emerson-taylor-bradley School District, serving approximately 144 students in grades 7th-12th with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #90 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bradley High School

What grades does Bradley High School serve?

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

How many students attend Bradley High School?

Bradley High School has an enrollment of approximately 144 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Bradley High School is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bradley High School rank in AR?

Bradley High School ranks #90 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Bradley High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bradley High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Bradley High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bradley High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).

Is Bradley High School a charter school?

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

Is Bradley High School a Title I school?

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

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

70.8% of students at Bradley 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
144
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Lafayette County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.1%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 71826)
870
Area median age
48.2
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 71826; 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, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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