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#388 of 1,036 schools in AR

Top 37% in state

Lead Hill High School

High School · Lead Hill School District · Lead Hill, AR

A high school in Lead Hill, AR where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 20, Lead Hill, AR 72644

  • Math 9% vs AR 30% (2025)
  • Reading 21% vs AR 33% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.33 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9.3% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency21.1% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg-30.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.8 pts
Overall Proficiency15% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected-8.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
College Readiness9.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio3.5:1
District spending per student$14,077
Chronic Absenteeism23.6%

Students at Lead Hill High School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency9%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
30%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency21%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
33%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2020, to 15% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2025
Math
9%
ELA
21%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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

98.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Lead Hill 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average499/100K

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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

$42,434

Median home value

$99,800

Median rent

$819/mo

College educated

11%

Homeownership

91.3%

Poverty rate

14.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72644; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·6 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 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.

Lead Hill School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$14,077NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lead Hill High School is listed in LEAD HILL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lead Hill High School

Lead Hill High School is a public high school in Lead Hill, AR, part of Lead Hill School District, serving approximately 178 students in grades 7th-12th with a 3.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #388 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lead Hill High School

What grades does Lead Hill High School serve?

Lead Hill High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Lead Hill High School?

Lead Hill High School has an enrollment of approximately 178 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lead Hill High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lead Hill High School is 3.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lead Hill High School rank in AR?

Lead Hill High School ranks #388 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Lead Hill High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lead Hill High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Lead Hill High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lead Hill High School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lead Hill High School a charter school?

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

Is Lead Hill High School a Title I school?

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

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

98.3% of students at Lead Hill 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
178
Student-Teacher Ratio
3.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
51
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Boone County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.6%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 72644)
2,640
Area average commute
29.4 min
Area median age
40.3
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 72644; 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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