Summary:
The city of Flippin, Arkansas, is served by the Flippin School District, which includes three public schools—Flippin Elementary School (PK-4), Flippin Middle School (5-8), and Flippin High School (9-12)—serving a total of 805 students in a community where 100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Flippin Middle School is the district’s standout, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 82nd percentile among Arkansas middle schools. It excels in math and science, with 100% of 8th graders proficient in Algebra and 71.5% of 6th graders proficient in Science—far above state averages. In contrast, Flippin High School offers an incredibly low student-teacher ratio of 4.1:1 and a strong 90.7% graduation rate, but its academic performance drops significantly, with only 21.4% proficient in Geometry and 35.5% in English Language Arts. Flippin Elementary School provides a consistent foundation with a 3-star rating and performance near state averages across subjects.
A key concern is the academic decline from middle to high school, particularly in math and science, despite high per-student spending (over $14,000) and small class sizes. The district’s overall ranking is 109th out of 251 in Arkansas (57th percentile, 3 stars). While the middle school’s STEM success is notable, the high school’s struggles in core subjects suggest a need for better curriculum alignment. The 9th-grade cohort shows a bright spot in reading (52% proficient), but this does not carry over to broader English skills. For parents, Flippin Middle School offers the strongest academic outcomes, while the high school provides personalized attention but faces challenges in preparing students for state standards.
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