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#272 of 1,036 schools in AR

Top 26% in state

Vilonia High School

High School · Vilonia School District · Vilonia, AR

A high school in Vilonia, AR serving grades 9th – 12th.

P O BOX 160, Vilonia, AR 72173

  • Math 46% vs AR 20% (2025)
  • Reading 42% vs AR 33% (2025)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45.7% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42.1% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg+18.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected-1.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation18.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.9:1
District spending per student$10,431
Chronic Absenteeism25.2%

Students at Vilonia High School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency46%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
20%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency42%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
33%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 32 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 44% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
59%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
49%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
49%
2022
Math
38%
ELA
49%
2025
Math
46%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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

35.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Vilonia 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated924/100K

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

$75,819

Median home value

$202,400

Median rent

$769/mo

College educated

28%

Homeownership

87.3%

Poverty rate

8.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72173; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
18.7% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
6 boys'·9 girls'·15 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

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Vilonia Pathways AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.2K–120.3 mi173Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Vilonia School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#4 of 6
District spending per student
$10,431NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Vilonia High School is listed in VILONIA SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Vilonia High School

Vilonia High School is a public high school in Vilonia, AR, part of Vilonia School District, serving approximately 840 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #272 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Vilonia High School

What grades does Vilonia High School serve?

Vilonia High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Vilonia High School?

Vilonia High School has an enrollment of approximately 840 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Vilonia High School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Vilonia High School rank in AR?

Vilonia High School ranks #272 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Vilonia High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Vilonia High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Vilonia High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Vilonia High School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Vilonia High School a charter school?

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

Is Vilonia High School a Title I school?

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

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

35.7% of students at Vilonia 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
840
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
77
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Faulkner County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.2%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 72173)
10,122
Area average commute
34.3 min
Area median age
38.4
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 72173; 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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