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Calico Rock High School

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Calico Rock High School ranks 109 th of 293 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

109^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 293 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 63% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Calico Rock High School is a small, rural school in Calico Rock, Arkansas, serving 176 students in grades 7 through 12, with a very high level of economic need—98.3% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. This school stands out for its exceptional mathematics performance, particularly in Algebra, where a 44.4% proficiency rate significantly outpaces the state average of 36.9% and dramatically outperforms nearby schools like Mountain View High School (15.6%) and Izard County Consolidated High School (11.1%). With a low student-teacher ratio of 6.2:1, the school provides individualized attention that likely contributes to these strong math results, even as it serves a population facing significant socioeconomic challenges.

While math is a clear strength, the school shows a different picture in English Language Arts (ELA), where its 38.7% proficiency rate is slightly below the state average of 39.4% and trails higher-performing neighbors like Melbourne High School (42.3%). Grade-level performance varies, with 7th grade excelling in ELA, Reading, and Science, while 10th grade shows relative weaknesses in those subjects. This suggests that instructional effectiveness or student cohorts may differ across grades, offering opportunities for targeted improvement in literacy and reading comprehension.

Despite high poverty rates, Calico Rock maintains a strong graduation rate of 92.0%, above the state average of 90.1%, and higher than Norfork High School (87.8%) despite Norfork having a much lower poverty rate. The Calico Rock School District spends $15,308 per student, which is higher than Melbourne ($12,645) but lower than Izard County ($17,562), indicating that the school achieves strong returns in math without excessive spending. A notable anomaly is a spike to a 5-star rating in 2020-2021, but the school’s typical 3-star performance reflects consistent, mid-tier achievement that parents can expect as a baseline.

176

Students ?

6.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,308

Per pupil spending ?

98.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1 Pirate Place
Calico Rock, AR 72519

(870) 297-3745

District: Calico Rock School District

Feeder schools for Calico Rock High School:

Elementary:

Calico Rock Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.7%

Hispanic:

1.7%

Two or more races:

0.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 62nd percentile in 2016 → 63rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Arkansas median (63rd percentile)

✓Small classes — about 6 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school39%

District avg44%

Arkansas avg41%

Middle school

105^th of 327

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Top 32%▲ up 53 pts since 2016

From bottom 14% (2016) to top 32% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

109^th of 293

Arkansas public high schools ?

Top 37%▬ steady since 2016

See the entire ranking list of Arkansas High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

75^th of 251Calico Rock School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	64.2	105 of 327	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	64.1	94 of 324	71.0%	★★★★☆
2024	51.7	145 of 335	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.5	144 of 330	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.4	116 of 318	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	46.1	192 of 330	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	85.7	29 of 319	90.9%	★★★★★
2018	86.3	23 of 318	92.8%	★★★★★
2017	51.1	157 of 315	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	23.0	267 of 312	14.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	44.6	152 of 275	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2014	74.1	53 of 280	81.1%	★★★★☆
2013	71.1	72 of 278	74.1%	★★★★☆
2012	71.8	59 of 265	77.7%	★★★★☆
2011	69.7	76 of 264	71.2%	★★★★☆
2010	75.3	49 of 254	80.7%	★★★★☆
2009	83.0	20 of 240	91.7%	★★★★★
2008	58.1	101 of 223	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2007	49.8	130 of 225	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2006	54.0	103 of 206	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2005	70.0	51 of 208	75.5%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	59.5	109 of 293	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	59.9	89 of 291	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.2	144 of 305	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.4	131 of 295	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.9	122 of 282	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	81.1	28 of 290	90.3%	★★★★★
2019	61.4	92 of 282	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.0	140 of 263	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	41.9	165 of 264	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	57.3	101 of 269	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	61.7	60 of 267	77.5%	★★★★☆
2014	72.7	32 of 268	88.1%	★★★★☆
2013	71.6	40 of 271	85.2%	★★★★☆
2012	76.1	21 of 266	92.1%	★★★★★
2011	65.6	55 of 266	79.3%	★★★★☆
2010	62.3	67 of 262	74.4%	★★★★☆
2009	79.0	15 of 261	94.3%	★★★★★
2008	42.8	141 of 256	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2007	56.3	83 of 258	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2006	52.3	95 of 232	59.1%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Science46%~ state avg

Algebra44%+8 vs state

Mathematics42%~ state avg

Biology40%-3 vs state

English Language Arts39%~ state avg

Reading39%~ state avg

Geometry21%-5 vs state

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by a principal
Tuesday, July 31, 2018

The administration and teachers alike care about their students academically of course, but also socially, mentally and emotionally. Teachers and staff constantly see to the physical needs of the students as well. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)					ATLAS Reading (2026)					ATLAS Mathematics (2026)			ATLAS Algebra (2026)			ATLAS Geometry (2026)			ATLAS Science (2026)			ATLAS Biology (2026)			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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Calico Rock High School	Public	7-12	1 Pirate Place	Calico Rock	72519	Izard County	Calico Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 297-3745	176	28	6.2	98.3%	172 (97.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	59.5	109^th of 293 public high schools	62.8%		59.9	89^th of 291 public high schools	69.4%	20	44.0	40.7	35.7	34.6	38.7	44.0	40.7	39.3	30.7	38.7	36.0	48.1	42.3		44.4	44.4		24.0	21.4	52.0	40.7	46.2		40.0	40.0	$15,308	$979	$14,329
Norfork High School	Public	7-12	136 Mildred Simpson Drive	Norfork	72658	Baxter County	Norfork School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 499-5228	196	34	5.8	56.1%	192 (98.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	50.3	155^th of 293 public high schools	47.1%		54	117^th of 291 public high schools	59.8%	38	44.4	41.7	20.0	39.1	36.8	47.2	47.3	23.3	43.4	40.8	63.9	51.8	58.7		25.9	38.9		38.5	50.0	58.4	63.9	61.1		50.0	47.6	$15,177	$1,157	$14,020
Izard County Consolidated High School	Public	9-12	5068 North Ar 9	Brockwell	72517	Izard County	Izard County Consolidated School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 258-7788	218	28	7.6	98.6%	208 (95.4%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.4%)	53.2	135^th of 293 public high schools	53.9%		39.1	183^rd of 291 public high schools	37.1%	48			37.2	37.3	37.2			39.3	37.3	38.3					11.1	11.1	33.3	23.5	26.0				92.8	40.7	56.5	$17,562	$1,944	$15,618
Ozarka College Technical Center	Public	9-12	218 College Drive	Melbourne	72556	Izard County	Ozarka College Technical Center	No	No	No	No	(870) 368-7371	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Melbourne High School	Public	7-12	310 Bearkat Drive	Melbourne	72556	Izard County	Melbourne School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 368-4345	381	54	7.0	45.7%	361 (94.8%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.4%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	75	40^th of 293 public high schools	86.3%		71.9	51^st of 291 public high schools	82.5%	11	39.7	38.3	44.7	47.4	42.3	46.1	38.3	48.2	49.2	45.4	57.1	42.6	51.0	92.4	30.9	45.5	57.1	24.4	32.7	41.3	36.7	39.0		45.1	45.1	$12,645	$849	$11,797
Mountain View High School	Public	9-12	210 High School Dr.	Mountain View	72560	Stone County	Mountain View School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 269-3943	337	57	5.8	99.1%	319 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)	64	89^th of 293 public high schools	69.6%		70.8	52^nd of 291 public high schools	82.1%	37			42.4	41.0	41.6			48.7	42.1	45.1					15.6	15.6	53.9	15.3	20.9					52.2	51.0	$14,666	$1,529	$13,136
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home Career Center	Public	9-12	1600 South College St	Mountain Home	72653	Baxter County	Asu - Mountain Home Career Center	No	No	No	No	(870) 508-6100	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Calico Rock High School

What is the racial makeup of Calico Rock High School?

Students at Calico Rock High School are 98% White, 2% Hispanic.

What district is Calico Rock High School in?

Calico Rock School District

How many students attend Calico Rock High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 176 students attended Calico Rock High School.

What schools feed into Calico Rock High School?

Calico Rock High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Calico Rock Elementary School

Is Calico Rock High School a good school?

Calico Rock High School ranks 109^th of 293 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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