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#87 of 1,036 schools in AR

Top 8% in state

Tuckerman High School

High School · Jackson Co. School District · Tuckerman, AR

A Jackson Co. School District high school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 1070, Tuckerman, AR 72473

  • Math 48% vs AR 27% (2025)
  • Reading 56% vs AR 33% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.06 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48.2% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56.1% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg+8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+22.8 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected+16.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
College Readiness8.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation17.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9:1
District spending per student$11,605
Chronic Absenteeism32.4%

Students at Tuckerman High School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency48%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
27%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency56%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
33%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
51%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2025
Math
48%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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 36 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

65%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Tuckerman 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 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated835/100K

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

$51,875

Median home value

$84,100

Median rent

$753/mo

College educated

19.6%

Homeownership

73.3%

Poverty rate

15.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72473; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
17.6% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·12 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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.

Jackson Co. School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$11,605NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Tuckerman High School is listed in JACKSON CO. SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Tuckerman High School

Tuckerman High School is a public high school in Tuckerman, AR, part of Jackson Co. School District, serving approximately 306 students in grades 8th-12th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #87 of 1,036 schools in AR.

State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tuckerman High School

What grades does Tuckerman High School serve?

Tuckerman High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Tuckerman High School?

Tuckerman High School has an enrollment of approximately 306 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Tuckerman High School is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tuckerman High School rank in AR?

Tuckerman High School ranks #87 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Tuckerman High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Tuckerman High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Tuckerman High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tuckerman High School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Tuckerman High School a charter school?

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

Is Tuckerman High School a Title I school?

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

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

65.0% of students at Tuckerman 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
8th – 12th
Enrollment
306
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Jackson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.4%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 72473)
1,907
Area median age
46.7
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 72473; 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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