Summary:
The White County Central School District is served by a single high school, White County Central High School, located in Judsonia, Arkansas, which educates students in grades 7 through 12 with a total enrollment of 370.
White County Central High School has shown remarkable improvement, jumping from the 56th percentile (3 stars) to the 74th percentile (4 stars) in state rankings, now placing 77th out of 293 high schools in Arkansas. The school excels in Algebra, with 68.9% of all students proficient—nearly double the state average of 36.9%—and an exceptional 95% proficiency rate among 8th graders. However, Geometry is a notable weakness, with only 20% of students proficient, below the state average of 26.4%. Overall, the school performs above state averages in English Language Arts (44.6% vs. 39.4%) and Reading (44.6% vs. 40.4%), while Mathematics (43.3%) and Science (44.3%) are on par with state levels. The graduation rate is strong at 91.4%, with a very low dropout rate of 0.5%.
Despite 64.59% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, the school outperforms state averages in several key areas, indicating effective teaching and support systems. The school spends $13,388 per student and maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1, suggesting efficient use of resources to provide personalized attention. The 8th-grade cohort is a standout group, driving much of the recent success with high scores across Algebra, ELA, Reading, and Science. The stark contrast between Algebra and Geometry performance points to a potential curriculum gap that parents may want to explore further.
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