Summary
Elkins High School in Elkins, AR, is a public high school serving 463 students in grades 9 through 12, and it is part of the top-ranked Elkins School District (ranked 4th out of 251 districts in Arkansas). This school has undergone a remarkable transformation, jumping from the 49th percentile in state rankings in 2019 to the 94th percentile (19th out of 293 high schools) in 2026, earning a 5-star rating—a rate of improvement unmatched by nearby peers like Fayetteville High School (90th percentile) or Farmington High School (82nd percentile).
What truly sets Elkins apart is its standout performance in specific subjects. In Biology, 69.8% of students are proficient, which is 27 percentage points above the state average and the highest rate among all traditional public high schools in the area, surpassing even Fayetteville High School (59.8%). Additionally, an impressive 93.5% of 9th graders taking the Geometry exam are proficient, far exceeding the state average of 59.2% and outperforming schools like West Fork High School (50%). However, Algebra proficiency is lower at 42.4%, suggesting the school may be accelerating top math students into Geometry early. The school also boasts a very low student-to-teacher ratio of 8.2:1, offering a more personalized learning environment than larger schools like Springdale High School (12.7:1) or Fayetteville High School (11.2:1).
Elkins achieves these results with efficient spending of $11,615 per student, significantly less than Fayetteville High School ($14,846) or Springdale High School ($13,873), indicating strong value. With a low dropout rate of 0.2% and a high graduation rate of 94.1%, the school provides a supportive, stable community that keeps students on track. This combination of rapid academic growth, exceptional science and math performance, and a close-knit environment makes Elkins a standout choice for families seeking a high-performing, efficient school in Northwest Arkansas.
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