Summary:
The Valley Springs School District in Valley Springs, Arkansas, serves 787 students across three public schools—Valley Springs Elementary School (PK-4), Valley Springs Middle School (5-8), and Valley Springs High School (9-12)—and ranks as the 9th best district in the state, earning a 5-star rating.
Each school has a distinct strength. Valley Springs Elementary School provides a rock-solid foundation with the highest overall proficiency rates in the district, achieving 65.1% in Mathematics and 61.4% in Science—well above state averages. Valley Springs Middle School is the academic powerhouse, boasting a 100% proficiency rate in Algebra for two consecutive years and a dramatic "6th grade spike" where students outperform all other grades by wide margins. Valley Springs High School excels at keeping students on track, with a 94.7% graduation rate and an extremely low student-teacher ratio of 5.3:1, though its 10th graders show a performance dip compared to 9th graders.
Key takeaways for parents: The district invests heavily per student ($12,916 to $14,101), and the high school’s small class sizes allow for individualized attention. The middle school’s Algebra pipeline feeds advanced math success into the high school, while the elementary school’s consistency ensures no weak spots. Overall, the district’s proficiency rates in English (52.2%), Reading (52.2%), Math (62.4%), and Science (60.9%) all significantly exceed state averages, making Valley Springs a top-tier choice for families seeking strong academics and supportive environments.
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