Best Public Schools in Hermitage, AR

The city of Hermitage, Arkansas is home to two small public schools - Hermitage Elementary School and Hermitage High School, both serving a high-poverty student population within the Hermitage School District. Despite higher-than-average spending per student, these schools have consistently underperformed compared to state averages on standardized tests and have been ranked in the bottom quartile of Arkansas schools over the past three years.

Hermitage Elementary School has a small student enrollment of 227 and 100% of its students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's standardized test scores are significantly below the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from 13.6% to 37% across different subjects and grade levels, compared to state averages of 34.7% to 43.1%. Despite its higher spending of $12,495 per student, the school has maintained a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating its consistent underperformance.

Similarly, Hermitage High School, with 202 students, also has 100% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The high school's standardized test scores are also below the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from 7.2% to 42.9%, compared to state averages of 13.4% to 39.3%. Like the elementary school, Hermitage High School has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating its consistent underperformance over the past three years.