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#332 of 1,036 schools in AR

Top 32% in state

Hermitage High School

High School · Hermitage School District · Hermitage, AR

A high school in Hermitage, AR serving grades 7th – 12th.

P O BOX 190, Hermitage, AR 71647

  • Math 25% vs AR 30% (2025)
  • Reading 21% vs AR 33% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.9% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency20.5% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg-15.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.4 pts
Overall Proficiency23% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected-0.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
College Readiness7.1Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation8.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.1:1
District spending per student$14,217
Chronic Absenteeism19.8%

Students at Hermitage High School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency25%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
30%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency21%(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 23% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2025
Math
25%
ELA
21%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hermitage 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 18Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average618/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$34,643

Median home value

$76,900

Median rent

$488/mo

College educated

17.5%

Homeownership

72.5%

Poverty rate

13.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71647; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
8.9% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·20 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Hermitage School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$14,217NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Hermitage High School

Hermitage High School is a public high school in Hermitage, AR, part of Hermitage School District, serving approximately 202 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #332 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hermitage High School

What grades does Hermitage High School serve?

Hermitage High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Hermitage High School?

Hermitage High School has an enrollment of approximately 202 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Hermitage High School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hermitage High School rank in AR?

Hermitage High School ranks #332 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Hermitage High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hermitage 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 Hermitage High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hermitage High School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hermitage High School a charter school?

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

Is Hermitage High School a Title I school?

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

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

100.0% of students at Hermitage 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
202
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Bradley County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.8%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 71647)
1,430
Area average commute
28.2 min
Area median age
33.9
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 71647; 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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