Summary:
The city of Horatio, Arkansas is home to two schools - Horatio High School and Horatio Elementary School, both part of the Horatio School District. While Horatio High School outperforms the elementary school in statewide rankings, both schools face challenges in meeting academic proficiency standards, particularly in core subjects like English Language Arts and Mathematics.
Horatio High School is the standout school in the district, ranking 103 out of 291 Arkansas high schools for the 2024-2025 school year and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Horatio Elementary School ranks 213 out of 495 Arkansas elementary schools and has a 2-star rating. However, both schools struggle to meet state averages in academic proficiency, with Horatio High School's performance exceeding the state in Algebra and Biology, but falling short in other subjects and grade levels.
The schools in Horatio face significant socioeconomic challenges, with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 83.64% for Horatio Elementary School and 80.18% for Horatio High School. While Horatio High School spends more per student ($11,299) compared to Horatio Elementary School ($8,796), and has a lower student-teacher ratio of 6.4 versus 13.7, the district as a whole must address these socioeconomic factors to improve student outcomes across the board.
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