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#570 of 1,036 schools in AR
Drew Central High School
High School · Drew Central School District · Monticello, AR
A high school in Monticello, AR where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
440 HWY 83 S, Monticello, AR 71655
- Math 32% vs AR 20% (2025)
- Reading 25% vs AR 33% (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Drew Central High School score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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 33 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Drew Central 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,791/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Monticello), 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
$40,878
Median home value
$132,500
Median rent
$703/mo
College educated
24.1%
Homeownership
60.6%
Poverty rate
22.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71655; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 506 | 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.
Drew Central School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,666NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Drew Central High School is listed in DREW CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Drew Central High School
Drew Central High School is a public high school in Monticello, AR, part of Drew Central School District, serving approximately 326 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #570 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Drew Central High School
What grades does Drew Central High School serve?
Drew Central High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Drew Central High School?
Drew Central High School has an enrollment of approximately 326 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Drew Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Drew Central High School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Drew Central High School rank in AR?
Drew Central High School ranks #570 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Drew Central High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Drew Central High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Drew Central High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Drew Central High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Drew Central High School a charter school?
No, Drew Central High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Drew Central High School a Title I school?
No, Drew Central High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Drew Central High School?
100.0% of students at Drew Central 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
- 326
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Drew County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.7%
- Phone
- (870) 367-6076
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 71655)
- 13,892
- Area average commute
- 18 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 71655; 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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