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Best High Schools in Alma, AR

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981

Students

Top rankedAlma High School41^st of 291 Arkansas high schools

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Alma High School up 5 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The city of Alma, Arkansas is home to a single high school, Alma High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. This standout institution is ranked 41st out of 291 Arkansas high schools for the 2024-2025 school year, placing it in the top 15% of schools statewide and earning a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 3 years.

Alma High School's academic performance is impressive, with test scores exceeding the state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels, including English Language Arts, Reading, Algebra, Geometry, and Biology. The school's student-teacher ratio of 9.5 is relatively low, likely contributing to more individualized attention and support for students. Additionally, Alma High School's per-student spending of $10,496 is higher than the state average, indicating a commitment to investing in educational resources and programs.

Despite serving a diverse student population, with 44.99% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year, Alma School District has been able to maintain a high level of academic achievement at Alma High School. This suggests the district is effectively supporting students from various socioeconomic backgrounds and providing them with the resources and opportunities they need to succeed.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2025)			ATLAS Reading (2025)			ATLAS Algebra (2025)		ATLAS Geometry (2025)			ATLAS Biology (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Alma High School	Public	9-12	101 East Main	Alma	72921	Crawford County	Alma School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 632-2162	981	120	8.1	41.9%	799 (81.4%)	15 (1.5%)	65 (6.6%)	11 (1.1%)	30 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (6.2%)	75.8	41^st of 291 public high schools	85.9%		73.8	46^th of 305 public high schools	84.9%	5	36.8	42.4	39.3	38.1	37.1	37.6	38.7	39.0	91.9	26.7	37.8	41.8	41.7	$12,932	$738	$12,194

Cities Near Alma

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Van Buren	4.91 mi	11	102^nd
Mulberry	9.72 mi	2	197^th
Fort Smith	9.76 mi	29	153^rd
Cedarville	9.86 mi	3	109^th
Mountainburg	10.43 mi	3	173^rd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.