Elementary Schools in Highland School District


Summary:

The Highland School District in Arkansas has one elementary school, Cherokee Elementary School, which has consistently demonstrated strong academic performance, outpacing both the district and state averages across multiple subject areas and grade levels.

Cherokee Elementary School is ranked in the top 20% of elementary schools in Arkansas, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three school years. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science are significantly higher than the district and state averages, with its strongest performance in Mathematics, where 4th-grade students achieved a 57.2% proficiency rate compared to the state average of 43.1%. Despite having a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the school has been able to support its students and deliver exceptional academic results.

With a relatively low student-teacher ratio and per-student spending in line with state averages, Cherokee Elementary School appears to be efficiently utilizing its resources to drive student success. This combination of consistent high performance, outperformance of district and state benchmarks, and efficient resource allocation makes Cherokee Elementary School a standout institution within the Highland School District.

District Detail

 1627 Hwy 62-412
Hardy, AR 72542

 (870) 856-3275

SchoolDigger Rank:
42nd of 250 Arkansas districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 1,499

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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