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Searcy High School

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Searcy High School ranks 84 th of 293 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

84^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 293 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 71% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Searcy High School is a large public high school in Searcy, AR, serving 1,220 students in grades 9-12 and is part of the Searcy School District, which has earned a 3-star rating and ranks in the top 30% of Arkansas districts.

Searcy High School stands out for its size and consistent performance. It is the largest school in the area, offering a wider range of courses and activities than nearby schools like Rose Bud High School or White County Central High School, which have enrollments around 300-370. The school has maintained a 4-star rating for 8 of the last 10 years, showing more stable performance than its peers, though its recent ranking dipped from 34th to 84th in the state. A key strength is its English Language Arts and Reading proficiency, which at 43.8% and 46% respectively, outpaces nearby Riverview High School (35.2% ELA) and Pangburn High School (36% ELA). The school also shows strong efficiency, spending $10,813 per student—the lowest among its neighbors—while achieving higher rankings than schools that spend more, such as Riverview ($14,759) and Rose Bud ($14,725).

However, Searcy has a notable weakness in Algebra, with a proficiency rate of just 26.5%, well below the state average of 36.9% and dramatically lower than White County Central (68.9%) and Rose Bud (64.2%). This is a persistent issue, with the school scoring below the state average in Algebra for three consecutive years. On a positive note, the graduation rate has improved significantly, rising from 83.3% in 2020-2021 to 91.9% in 2024-2025, now surpassing the state average. Nearby Beebe High School and Bald Knob High School offer additional options, but Searcy’s combination of scale, consistent overall performance, and lower economic disadvantage (39.43% free/reduced lunch) makes it a compelling choice for families seeking a well-rounded high school experience.

1,220

Students ?

10.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,813

Per pupil spending ?

39.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

301 N Ella
Searcy, AR 72143

(501) 268-8315

District: Searcy School District

Feeder schools for Searcy High School:

Elementary:	McRae Elementary School
	Sidney Deener Elementary School
	Westside Elementary School
Middle:	Ahlf Junior High School
	Southwest Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.2%

African American:

10.7%

Hispanic:

10.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 77th percentile in 2016 → 71st in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Arkansas median (71st percentile)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 6 percentile points since 2016

!Algebra scores 10 pts below the Arkansas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school40%

District avg44%

Arkansas avg39%

84^th of 293

Arkansas public high schools ?

Top 29%▼ down 6 pts since 2016

From top 23% (2016) to top 29% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

77^th of 251Searcy 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)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	64.7	84 of 293	71.3%	★★★★☆
2025	53.7	120 of 291	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	73.2	50 of 305	83.6%	★★★★☆
2023	82.0	34 of 295	88.5%	★★★★☆
2022	78.1	36 of 282	87.2%	★★★★☆
2021	72.7	51 of 290	82.4%	★★★★☆
2019	68.1	57 of 282	79.8%	★★★★☆
2018	72.3	43 of 263	83.7%	★★★★☆
2017	71.2	52 of 264	80.3%	★★★★☆
2016	71.1	61 of 269	77.3%	★★★★☆
2015	71.0	33 of 267	87.6%	★★★★☆
2014	76.4	25 of 268	90.7%	★★★★★
2013	80.0	16 of 271	94.1%	★★★★★
2012	76.2	20 of 266	92.5%	★★★★★
2011	81.7	7 of 266	97.4%	★★★★★
2010	82.7	9 of 262	96.6%	★★★★★
2009	91.2	3 of 261	98.9%	★★★★★
2008	83.6	4 of 256	98.4%	★★★★★
2007	86.8	3 of 258	98.8%	★★★★★
2006	87.9	3 of 232	98.7%	★★★★★

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Biology48%+5 vs state

Reading46%+6 vs state

English Language Arts44%+4 vs state

Algebra26%-10 vs state

Geometry25%~ state avg

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by a parent
Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Drug dogs, students with convictions for dealing drugs and sexual assault allowed to attend, students being aggressive with teachers, and little support for staff are just a few reasons I would rather my daughter attend a school outside of the school zone. It is ridiculous that a student would need a teacher to read tests and assignments to them and the teacher not have support for someone to do that while they continue teaching. The other students suffer because the principal is too busy trying to look good to the school board rather than ensure classroom control and giving support to the teachers for that, 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 11th 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 11th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Searcy High School	Public	9-12	301 N Ella	Searcy	72143	White County	Searcy School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 268-8315	1,220	116	10.4	39.4%	844 (69.2%)	130 (10.7%)	130 (10.7%)	13 (1.1%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	100 (8.2%)	64.7	84^th of 293 public high schools	71.3%		53.7	120^th of 291 public high schools	58.8%	36			44.5	43.1	43.8			47.4	44.5	46.0					26.9	26.5	63.6	13.0	0.0	24.5				92.9	35.8		47.5	$10,813	$658	$10,156
Asu Beebe Regional Career Center - Searcy	Public	9-12	1800 East Moore Avenue	Searcy	72143	White County	Asu Beebe Regional Career Center - Searcy	No	No	No	No	(501) 724-3614	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Riverview High School	Public	9-12	810 Raider Dr	Searcy	72143	White County	Riverview School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 279-7700	340	76	4.4	70.9%	214 (62.9%)	39 (11.5%)	64 (18.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	19 (5.6%)	44.1	174^th of 293 public high schools	40.6%		42	173^rd of 291 public high schools	40.5%	1			31.7	39.0	35.2			35.3	39.0	37.1					21.1	21.1	22.7	12.7		14.6					28.2		26.0	$14,759	$1,883	$12,876
White County Central High School	Public	7-12	3259 Hwy 157	Judsonia	72081	White County	White County Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 729-3947	370	29	12.8	64.6%	321 (86.8%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (10.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.7%)	66.3	77^th of 293 public high schools	73.7%		51.8	127^th of 291 public high schools	56.4%	50	39.2	50.7	51.8	34.5	44.6	39.3	50.7	48.2	38.2	44.6	46.4	40.4	43.3	95.0	56.1	68.9	53.9	10.8		20.0	37.5	50.0	44.3		45.3		43.1	$13,388	$1,538	$11,850
Bald Knob High School	Public	9-12	901 North Hickory	Bald Knob	72010	White County	Bald Knob School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 724-6464	326	56	5.8	52.1%	289 (88.7%)	5 (1.5%)	13 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.2%)	52.4	140^th of 293 public high schools	52.2%		41.8	174^th of 291 public high schools	40.2%	34			59.7	33.7	44.9			62.7	33.7	46.2					24.2	24.2	67.8	5.0		25.9					10.2		11.1	$12,210	$812	$11,398
Pangburn High School	Public	7-12	1100 Short St	Pangburn	72121	White County	Pangburn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 728-3513	326	56	5.8	56.4%	303 (92.9%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.7%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	60.4	103^rd of 293 public high schools	64.8%		72.8	50^th of 291 public high schools	82.8%	53	34.0	34.9	37.5	37.5	36.0	37.8	30.3	45.9	41.7	39.0	54.8	34.2	46.2		18.2	29.0		13.8		27.8	49.1	41.9	45.8		50.0		48.9	$13,093	$905	$12,187
Beebe High School	Public	9-12	1201 W Center St	Beebe	72012	White County	Beebe School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 882-5463	1,049	126	8.3	48.0%	862 (82.2%)	47 (4.5%)	89 (8.5%)	3 (0.3%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (4.1%)	64.2	88^th of 293 public high schools	70.0%		63.1	80^th of 291 public high schools	72.5%	8			42.6	40.1	41.5			44.3	40.5	42.6					37.8	37.6	81.6	15.7		27.6				88.0	32.3	30.0	45.0	$11,221	$376	$10,846
Rose Bud High School	Public	7-12	124 School Road	Rose Bud	72137	White County	Rose Bud School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 556-5404	308	69	4.4	55.5%	286 (92.9%)	2 (0.6%)	16 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	66.5	76^th of 293 public high schools	74.1%		80.2	31^st of 291 public high schools	89.3%	45	42.9	31.5	50.0	40.5	41.0	36.7	37.0	50.0	40.4	41.0	51.1	62.2	56.4		59.5	64.2		0.0		5.2	42.9	38.9	40.7		35.0		36.1	$14,725	$817	$13,908

Frequently Asked Questions about Searcy High School

Is Searcy High School a good school?

Searcy High School ranks 84^th of 293 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Searcy High School?

Students at Searcy High School are 69% White, 11% African American, 11% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Searcy High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,220 students attended Searcy High School.

What schools feed into Searcy High School?

Searcy High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : McRae Elementary School
Elementary : Sidney Deener Elementary School
Elementary : Westside Elementary School
Middle : Ahlf Junior High School
Middle : Southwest Middle School

What district is Searcy High School in?

Searcy School District

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