Very Good
#231 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 22% in state
Emerson High School
High School · Emerson-taylor-bradley School District · Emerson, AR
An Emerson-taylor-bradley School District high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
400 CHURCH ST, Emerson, AR 71740
- Math 31% vs AR 30% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs AR 33% (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Emerson High School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 34% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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
50.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Emerson 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average342/100K
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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
$63,050
Median home value
$142,000
Median rent
$591/mo
College educated
15.2%
Homeownership
79%
Poverty rate
18.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71740; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in EMERSON-TAYLOR-BRADLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 7–12 | Not available | 144 | Compare → |
| Taylor High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 7–12 | Not available | 259 | 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.
Emerson-taylor-bradley School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 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
Emerson High School is listed in EMERSON-TAYLOR-BRADLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Emerson High School
Emerson High School is a public high school in Emerson, AR, part of Emerson-taylor-bradley School District, serving approximately 149 students in grades 7th-12th with a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #231 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Emerson High School
What grades does Emerson High School serve?
Emerson High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Emerson High School?
Emerson High School has an enrollment of approximately 149 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerson High School is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Emerson High School rank in AR?
Emerson High School ranks #231 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Emerson High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Emerson High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Emerson High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Emerson High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Emerson High School a charter school?
No, Emerson High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Emerson High School a Title I school?
No, Emerson High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Emerson High School?
50.3% of students at Emerson 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
- 149
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Columbia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.0%
- Phone
- (870) 547-2862
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 71740)
- 1,595
- Area median age
- 30.7
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 71740; 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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