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#468 of 1,036 schools in AR

Top 45% in state

Morrilton Sr. High School

High School · South Conway County School District · Morrilton, AR

A South Conway County School District high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

701 E HARDING ST, Morrilton, AR 72110

  • Math 23% vs AR 20% (2025)
  • Reading 34% vs AR 33% (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22.6% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33.8% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg-4.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.6 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected+4.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
College Readiness7.0Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation12.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.2:1
District spending per student$12,020
Chronic Absenteeism27%

Students at Morrilton Sr. High School score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency23%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
20%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency34%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
33%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 40 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 28% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
4%
ELA
26%
2015
Math
14%
ELA
39%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
38%
2025
Math
23%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Morrilton Sr. 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,346/100K

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

$47,439

Median home value

$146,400

Median rent

$704/mo

College educated

16.6%

Homeownership

61.3%

Poverty rate

22.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72110; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
12.9% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·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

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sacred Heart Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition4.4PK–120.8 mi232Compare →
Riverview Baptist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–104.3 mi6Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

South Conway County School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$12,020NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Morrilton Sr. High School is listed in SOUTH CONWAY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Morrilton Sr. High School

Morrilton Sr. High School is a public high school in Morrilton, AR, part of South Conway County School District, serving approximately 719 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #468 of 1,036 schools in AR.

State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Morrilton Sr. High School

What grades does Morrilton Sr. High School serve?

Morrilton Sr. High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Morrilton Sr. High School?

Morrilton Sr. High School has an enrollment of approximately 719 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Morrilton Sr. High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Morrilton Sr. High School is 7.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Morrilton Sr. High School rank in AR?

Morrilton Sr. High School ranks #468 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Morrilton Sr. High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Morrilton Sr. High School 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.

What are the test scores at Morrilton Sr. High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Morrilton Sr. High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Morrilton Sr. High School a charter school?

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

Is Morrilton Sr. High School a Title I school?

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

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Morrilton Sr. High School?

100.0% of students at Morrilton Sr. 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
719
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
100
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Conway County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.0%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 72110)
11,016
Area average commute
23.9 min
Area median age
40.8
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 72110; 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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