Very Good
#380 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 37% in state
Russellville High School
High School · Russellville School District · Russellville, AR
A high school in Russellville, AR where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2203 S KNOXVILLE, Russellville, AR 72802
- Math 13% vs AR 11% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs AR 34% (2025)
- 91.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Russellville High School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 27% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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 32 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Russellville 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,738/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Russellville), 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
$61,664
Median home value
$196,100
Median rent
$887/mo
College educated
32.2%
Homeownership
78.2%
Poverty rate
15.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72802; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dardanelle High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 4.1 mi | 666 | 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.
Russellville School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #6 of 10
- District spending per student
- $13,246NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Russellville High School is listed in RUSSELLVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Russellville High School
Russellville High School is a public high school in Russellville, AR, part of Russellville School District, serving approximately 1,282 students in grades 10th-12th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #380 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Russellville High School
What grades does Russellville High School serve?
Russellville High School serves students in grades 10th through 12th.
How many students attend Russellville High School?
Russellville High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,282 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Russellville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Russellville High School is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Russellville High School rank in AR?
Russellville High School ranks #380 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Russellville High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Russellville 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 Russellville High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Russellville High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Russellville High School a charter school?
No, Russellville High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Russellville High School a Title I school?
No, Russellville High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Russellville High School?
56.4% of students at Russellville 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
- 10th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 121
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Pope County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.6%
- Phone
- (479) 968-3151
- 4-Year Graduation
- 91.0%
- Area population (ZIP 72802)
- 23,104
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 72802; 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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