Summary:
Harmony Grove High School is the sole high school in the HARMONY GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Saline), serving 312 students in grades 10 through 12 in Benton, Arkansas. The school has earned a 4-star rating and ranks in the 75th percentile statewide, reflecting a strong overall performance with notable strengths and areas for improvement.
The school stands out for its exceptional performance in Biology, where 55.1% of all students are proficient—well above the state average of 42.7%. Tenth graders shine even brighter, with 56.3% proficient compared to just 35.1% statewide. English Language Arts (ELA) has also seen remarkable improvement, jumping from 33% proficiency in 2024-2025 to 44.3% in 2025-2026, now comfortably above the state average of 39.4%. However, Geometry remains a significant challenge, with only 9.6% of students proficient—far below the state average of 26.4%. Reading scores are slightly below the state average at 39.8% versus 40.4%, suggesting a gap between ELA and reading comprehension skills.
With a student-teacher ratio of just 6:1, the school offers an exceptionally personalized learning environment. Only 21.47% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, indicating a relatively affluent student body. The district spends $12,623 per student, which is moderate but appears efficiently allocated given the strong outcomes in key subjects and a very low dropout rate of 0.6%. The graduation rate stands at 93.0%, above the state average of 90.1%. The school’s ranking history shows a dip to the 60th percentile in 2024-2025, followed by a strong recovery to the 75th percentile in 2025-2026, demonstrating resilience and effective instructional leadership. Parents should note the stark contrast between science and math performance, which suggests targeted support may be needed in Geometry.
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