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#499 of 1,036 schools in AR

Top 48% in state

Gravette High School

High School · Gravette School District · Gravette, AR

A high school in Gravette, AR where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

325 LION DR S, Gravette, AR 72736

  • Math 35% vs AR 20% (2025)
  • Reading 44% vs AR 33% (2025)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35.4% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.1% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg+8.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected-6.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
College Readiness4.8Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation8.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.9:1
District spending per student$11,608
Chronic Absenteeism26.2%

Students at Gravette High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

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2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency35%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
20%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency44%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
33%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 34 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 40% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
26%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
29%
ELA
51%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
51%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
54%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
38%
ELA
44%
2021*
Math
38%
ELA
44%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
50%
2025
Math
35%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

33.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Gravette 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 24Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,652/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gravette), 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

$73,565

Median home value

$277,500

Median rent

$1,012/mo

College educated

23.8%

Homeownership

83.4%

Poverty rate

3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72736; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
8.8% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·27 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Gravette Holiness Bible SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–120.7 mi28Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Gravette School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$11,608NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Gravette High School is listed in GRAVETTE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Gravette High School

Gravette High School is a public high school in Gravette, AR, part of Gravette School District, serving approximately 625 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #499 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gravette High School

What grades does Gravette High School serve?

Gravette High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Gravette High School?

Gravette High School has an enrollment of approximately 625 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Gravette High School is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gravette High School rank in AR?

Gravette High School ranks #499 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Gravette High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Gravette High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Gravette High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gravette High School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Gravette High School a charter school?

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

Is Gravette High School a Title I school?

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

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

33.8% of students at Gravette 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
625
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
70
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Benton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.2%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 72736)
7,519
Area average commute
23.4 min
Area median age
35.6
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 72736; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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