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Charleston High School

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Charleston High School ranks 86 th of 293 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

86^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 293 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 71% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Charleston High School in Charleston, AR, serves 410 students in grades 7 through 12 and is part of the Charleston School District, which ranks in the top 30% of Arkansas districts. This school stands out for its exceptional mathematics performance, with 52.3% of students proficient in the 2023-2024 school year—far exceeding the state average of 36.4% and outperforming nearby schools like Mansfield High School (33.0%) and Ozark Junior Senior High School (34.7%). The school also boasts a strong and improving graduation rate, climbing from 78.4% in 2020-2021 to 93.9% in 2024-2025, well above the state average of 90.1%.

One of the most appealing features for parents is the school's low student-to-teacher ratio of 6.3:1, which allows for personalized attention and targeted instruction. This is even lower than larger, high-performing neighbors like Greenwood High School (8.4:1) and Alma High School (8.1:1). Additionally, Charleston is remarkably efficient with its resources, spending just $11,216 per student—the lowest among nearby schools—while still achieving strong test scores in core subjects like Science (51.5% proficient) and Biology (51.0% proficient), both above state averages.

While the school excels in many areas, parents should note a specific challenge in Geometry, where only 18.8% of students were proficient in 2025-2026, below the state average of 26.4%. However, this is an isolated weakness in an otherwise strong academic profile. The school has shown impressive resilience post-pandemic, recovering from a dip in state ranking to the 42nd percentile in 2024-2025 back to the 71st percentile in 2025-2026. Despite being in the shadow of larger districts like Greenwood School District and Alma School District, Charleston holds its own and even outperforms them in specific subjects, making it a smart choice for families seeking a small, efficient, and academically competitive school.

410

Students ?

6.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,216

Per pupil spending ?

39.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

125 West Main
Charleston, AR 72933

(479) 965-7150

District: Charleston School District

Feeder schools for Charleston High School:

Elementary:

Charleston Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.2%

Hispanic:

3.4%

Two or more races:

2.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 74th percentile in 2016 → 71st in 2026

Strengths

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the Arkansas average (90%)

✓Above the Arkansas median (71st percentile)

✓Small classes — about 6 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school41%

District avg45%

Arkansas avg41%

Middle school

115^th of 327

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Top 35%▲ up 5 pts since 2016

From top 40% (2016) to top 35% (2026)

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★★★★★

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High school

86^th of 293

Arkansas public high schools ?

Top 29%▼ down 3 pts since 2016

From top 26% (2016) to top 29% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Arkansas High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

66^th of 251Charleston 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	61.9	115 of 327	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	46.7	183 of 324	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	66.6	82 of 335	75.5%	★★★★☆
2023	61.6	124 of 330	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.4	88 of 318	72.3%	★★★★☆
2021	80.7	41 of 330	87.6%	★★★★☆
2019	66.4	100 of 319	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.0	115 of 318	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	65.9	94 of 315	70.2%	★★★★☆
2016	58.4	125 of 312	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	69.6	56 of 275	79.6%	★★★★☆
2014	81.2	22 of 280	92.1%	★★★★★
2013	75.8	44 of 278	84.2%	★★★★☆
2012	69.7	69 of 265	74.0%	★★★★☆
2011	80.2	26 of 264	90.2%	★★★★★
2010	81.9	19 of 254	92.5%	★★★★★
2009	78.3	32 of 240	86.7%	★★★★☆
2008	88.2	7 of 223	96.9%	★★★★★
2007	84.6	13 of 225	94.2%	★★★★★
2006	77.0	29 of 206	85.9%	★★★★☆
2005	65.1	74 of 208	64.4%	★★★☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	64.4	86 of 293	70.6%	★★★★☆
2025	42.6	170 of 291	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	67.2	75 of 305	75.4%	★★★★☆
2023	76.0	49 of 295	83.4%	★★★★☆
2022	76.9	41 of 282	85.5%	★★★★☆
2021	62.2	77 of 290	73.4%	★★★★☆
2019	76.6	37 of 282	86.9%	★★★★☆
2018	82.1	24 of 263	90.9%	★★★★★
2017	76.8	37 of 264	86.0%	★★★★☆
2016	69.2	70 of 269	74.0%	★★★★☆
2015	56.9	75 of 267	71.9%	★★★★☆
2014	75.0	28 of 268	89.6%	★★★★☆
2013	72.9	36 of 271	86.7%	★★★★☆
2012	61.4	83 of 266	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	79.7	9 of 266	96.6%	★★★★★
2010	79.2	12 of 262	95.4%	★★★★★
2009	67.4	47 of 261	82.0%	★★★★☆
2008	53.1	96 of 256	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	70.1	35 of 258	86.4%	★★★★☆
2006	80.2	9 of 232	96.1%	★★★★★

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Science52%+7 vs state

Biology51%+8 vs state

Mathematics44%~ state avg

Reading40%~ state avg

Algebra40%+3 vs state

English Language Arts39%~ state avg

Geometry19%-8 vs state

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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
Charleston High School	Public	7-12	125 West Main	Charleston	72933	Franklin County	Charleston School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 965-7150	410	64	6.3	39.3%	378 (92.2%)	3 (0.7%)	14 (3.4%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.2%)	64.4	86^th of 293 public high schools	70.6%		42.6	170^th of 291 public high schools	41.6%	84	42.0	36.9	37.0	39.2	38.9	42.0	35.4	42.6	39.2	39.7	46.4	39.5	43.9	55.5	31.3	39.7		20.4	18.8	47.8	55.4	51.5		49.0	51.0	$11,216	$713	$10,503
County Line High School	Public	7-12	12092 W. State Highway 22	Branch	72928	Logan County	County Line School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 635-2441	229	42	5.4	98.7%	209 (91.3%)	2 (0.9%)	4 (1.7%)	8 (3.5%)	6 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56.9	117^th of 293 public high schools	60.1%		45.2	161^st of 291 public high schools	44.7%	44	39.6	29.7	50.0	34.2	38.6	39.6	27.0	50.0	31.6	37.5	43.8	24.0	37.0	58.3	20.8	33.3	31.3	10.5	16.1	37.5	32.4	35.3		51.4	52.8	$11,805	$513	$11,292
Lavaca High School	Public	9-12	311 Holly St	Lavaca	72941	Sebastian County	Lavaca School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 377-1237	245	70	3.5	42.9%	195 (79.6%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (8.6%)	3 (1.2%)	6 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (8.2%)	52.8	136^th of 293 public high schools	53.6%		64.3	73^rd of 291 public high schools	74.9%	63			42.5	41.8	42.1			42.5	32.7	36.9					12.0	14.8	33.4	7.9	15.1					46.2	45.3	$12,587	$414	$12,172
Greenwood High School	Public	9-12	501 Bulldog Loop	Greenwood	72936	Sebastian County	Greenwood School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 996-4141	1,161	137	8.4	21.9%	924 (79.6%)	15 (1.3%)	75 (6.5%)	36 (3.1%)	26 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	85 (7.3%)	88.8	13^th of 293 public high schools	95.6%		80.6	28^th of 291 public high schools	90.4%	15			57.4	54.4	56.0			55.8	51.0	53.5					55.9	55.3	89.9	20.8	51.1					57.9	57.4	$11,920	$384	$11,535
Booneville High School	Public	10-12	945 N Plum St	Booneville	72927	Logan County	Booneville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(855) 675-3339	265	30	8.6	100.0%	226 (85.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.4%)	2 (0.8%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.0%)	61	100^th of 293 public high schools	65.9%		80.6	29^th of 291 public high schools	90.0%	71				46.6	46.6				47.8	47.8								4.3	5.6					40.5	40.0	$16,056	$872	$15,185
Mulberry High School	Public	9-12	203 W. Fifth St.	Mulberry	72947	Crawford County	Mulberry Pleasant View Bi County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 997-1363	130	23	5.7	100.0%	121 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	1 (0.8%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)	16.2	261^st of 293 public high schools	10.9%		33.4	211^th of 291 public high schools	27.5%	50			17.5	17.5	17.5			22.5	22.5	22.5					8.1	7.9		2.6	2.6					27.5	28.5	$17,088	$1,669	$15,420
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%)	80.7	25^th of 293 public high schools	91.5%		75.8	41^st of 291 public high schools	85.9%	16			46.7	46.9	46.7			47.9	47.3	47.6					40.1	40.1	91.7	28.5	40.2					50.6	50.2	$12,932	$738	$12,194
Fort Smith Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-12	3205 Jenny Lind Rd	Fort Smith	72903	Sebastian County	Fort Smith School District	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(844) 989-3399	106	13	8.4	63.2%	50 (47.2%)	16 (15.1%)	23 (21.7%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (14.2%)	52	144^th of 293 public high schools	50.9%		33.9	207^th of 291 public high schools	28.9%	63				30.0	16.1				40.0	22.6			8.3									16.6		40.0	36.4
Magazine High School	Public	7-12	292 E Priddy St	Magazine	72943	Logan County	Magazine School District	No	No	No	Yes	(866) 900-2001	229	26	8.9	67.2%	216 (94.3%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	7 (3.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	35.2	212^th of 293 public high schools	27.6%		48.1	148^th of 291 public high schools	49.1%	64	42.8	34.3	31.5	30.0	34.8	48.5	31.4	39.4	33.4	38.4	68.6	40.7	55.2		16.2	22.9		12.5	24.3	48.6	31.5	40.0	31.5		31.6	$15,636	$1,215	$14,422
Ozark Junior Senior High School	Public	8-12	1631 Hillbilly Dr.	Ozark	72949	Franklin County	Ozark School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 667-4116	629	65	9.7	51.2%	566 (90.0%)	2 (0.3%)	29 (4.6%)	6 (1.0%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	20 (3.2%)	59.7	107^th of 293 public high schools	63.5%		70.3	55^th of 291 public high schools	81.1%	52		31.1	35.9	40.3	35.5		31.1	36.0	41.8	35.9		34.7	34.7	74.2	20.4	33.6	80.0	22.0	28.3		36.3	36.3		48.1	48.1	$11,961	$705	$11,256

Frequently Asked Questions about Charleston High School

Is Charleston High School a good school?

Charleston High School ranks 86^th of 293 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Charleston High School in?

Charleston School District

What is the racial makeup of Charleston High School?

Students at Charleston High School are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Charleston High School?

Charleston High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Charleston Elementary School

How many students attend Charleston High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 410 students attended Charleston High School.

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