Very Good
#316 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 30% in state
Cossatot River High School
High School · Cossatot River School District · Cove, AR
A high school in Cove, AR serving grades 7th – 12th.
6330 HWY 71 S, Cove, AR 71937
- Math 24% vs AR 30% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs AR 33% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Cossatot River High School score 24% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 24% in 2025, across a 13-year record (2013–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cossatot River 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average444/100K
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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
$40,167
Median home value
$109,600
Median rent
$738/mo
College educated
10.6%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
37%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71937; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in COSSATOT RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umpire K-12 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–12 | Not available | 92 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cossatot River School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,377NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cossatot River High School is listed in COSSATOT RIVER SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cossatot River High School
Cossatot River High School is a public high school in Cove, AR, part of Cossatot River School District, serving approximately 385 students in grades 7th-12th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #316 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cossatot River High School
What grades does Cossatot River High School serve?
Cossatot River High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Cossatot River High School?
Cossatot River High School has an enrollment of approximately 385 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cossatot River High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cossatot River High School is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cossatot River High School rank in AR?
Cossatot River High School ranks #316 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Cossatot River High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cossatot River High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Cossatot River High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cossatot River High School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Cossatot River High School a charter school?
No, Cossatot River High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cossatot River High School a Title I school?
No, Cossatot River High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cossatot River High School?
99.2% of students at Cossatot River 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
- 385
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.7%
- Phone
- (870) 387-4200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 71937)
- 2,012
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 71937; 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
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