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#33 of 89 private schools in AR
Top 36% of private schools
Harding Academy
School · Searcy, AR
A private school in Searcy, AR serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
1529 E PARK ST, Searcy, AR 72143
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in AR.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in AR
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
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Where Harding Academy 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,675/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Searcy), 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
$55,522
Median home value
$176,900
Median rent
$851/mo
College educated
27%
Homeownership
64%
Poverty rate
18%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72143; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosspointe PreparatoryPrivate · tuition | 6.6 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 106 | Compare → |
| Sunshine SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 31 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Harding Academy is listed in Searcy, AR; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Harding Academy
Harding Academy is a private school in Searcy, AR, serving approximately 554 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #33 of 89 private schools in AR.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harding Academy
What grades does Harding Academy serve?
Harding Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Harding Academy?
Harding Academy has an enrollment of approximately 554 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harding Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Harding Academy is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Harding Academy rank in AR?
Harding Academy ranks #33 of 89 private schools in AR.
What is Harding Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Harding Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Harding Academy a private school?
Yes, Harding Academy is a private coeducational school with a Church of Christ affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Harding Academy a religious school?
Harding Academy has a Church of Christ religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 554
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Church of Christ
- School Day
- 7.1 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- White County
- Phone
- (501) 279-7202
- Area population (ZIP 72143)
- 35,523
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 72143; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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