Excellent
#99 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 10% in state
Rural Special High School
High School · Mountain View School District · Fox, AR
A Mountain View School District high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
13237 HWY 263, Fox, AR 72051
- Math 31% vs AR 31% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs AR 34% (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Rural Special High School score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 31% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 37 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Rural Special 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated705/100K
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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
$40,417
Median home value
$73,200
College educated
1.5%
Homeownership
77%
Poverty rate
34.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72051; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 329 | Compare → |
| Timbo High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 7–12 | Not available | 103 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mountain View School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,562NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rural Special High School is listed in MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rural Special High School
Rural Special High School is a public high school in Fox, AR, part of Mountain View School District, serving approximately 85 students in grades 7th-12th with a 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #99 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rural Special High School
What grades does Rural Special High School serve?
Rural Special High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Rural Special High School?
Rural Special High School has an enrollment of approximately 85 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rural Special High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rural Special High School is 5.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rural Special High School rank in AR?
Rural Special High School ranks #99 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Rural Special High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rural Special High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Rural Special High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rural Special High School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rural Special High School a charter school?
No, Rural Special High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rural Special High School a Title I school?
No, Rural Special High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rural Special High School?
96.5% of students at Rural Special 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
- 85
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Stone County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.9%
- Phone
- (870) 363-4365
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 72051)
- 604
- Area median age
- 36
Official sources & links
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 72051; 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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