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#373 of 1,036 schools in AR

Top 36% in state

Jessieville High School

High School · Jessieville School District · Jessieville, AR

A high school in Jessieville, AR serving grades 9th – 12th.

P O BOX 4, Jessieville, AR 71949

  • Math 11% vs AR 20% (2025)
  • Reading 40% vs AR 33% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.38 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10.8% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.5% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg-16.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.4 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected+1.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
College Readiness8.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation26.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.9:1
District spending per student$12,634
Chronic Absenteeism22.4%

Students at Jessieville High School score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency11%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
20%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency40%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
33%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 54 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 25% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
11%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 34 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

98.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Jessieville 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,240/100K

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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

$44,732

Median home value

$131,300

College educated

19.8%

Homeownership

79.8%

Poverty rate

23.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71949; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
26.6% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·20 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

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

Jessieville School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$12,634NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Jessieville High School

Jessieville High School is a public high school in Jessieville, AR, part of Jessieville School District, serving approximately 259 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #373 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

What's said publicly about Jessieville High School

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Jessieville High School is a comprehensive public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12 2. It is located in Jessieville, Arkansas, within Garland County 2. The institution is the only high school operated by the Jessieville School District 2. The district's stated mission is to engage, educate, and empower students who are essential to the community 1. The organization identifies core values including empathy, creativity, ambition, and teamwork 1.
Sources (2)
  1. jsdlions.net
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jessieville High School

What grades does Jessieville High School serve?

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

How many students attend Jessieville High School?

Jessieville High School has an enrollment of approximately 259 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Jessieville 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 Jessieville High School rank in AR?

Jessieville High School ranks #373 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Jessieville High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Jessieville High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Jessieville High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jessieville High School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Jessieville High School a charter school?

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

Is Jessieville High School a Title I school?

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

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

98.8% of students at Jessieville 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
259
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Garland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.4%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 71949)
1,075
Area median age
53.1
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 71949; 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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