Summary:
The city of Jasper, Arkansas is home to two schools - Jasper High School and Jasper Elementary School, both part of the Jasper School District. While the two schools share the same district, they exhibit distinct performance profiles based on the available data.
Jasper High School stands out as the stronger of the two, consistently ranking among the top high schools in the state with a statewide ranking of 49 out of 291 schools in the 2024-2025 school year and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores, particularly in Mathematics and Science, outperform the district and state averages. In contrast, Jasper Elementary School has a lower statewide ranking and a 3-star rating, with more mixed performance across subject areas and grade levels.
The data also reveals differences in the schools' student populations and resource allocation. Jasper Elementary School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (72.9%) compared to Jasper High School (63.24%), which may contribute to the performance gap. Additionally, Jasper High School has a significantly lower student-teacher ratio (5.3) than Jasper Elementary School (12.7), suggesting more effective resource allocation at the high school level.
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