Summary:
The Searcy School District is home to one high school, Searcy High School, which serves grades 9 through 12 with 1,220 students and holds a 4-star rating, ranking 84th out of 293 schools in Arkansas for the 2025-2026 school year.
Searcy High School shows a clear split in academic strengths and weaknesses. The school excels in English Language Arts and Reading, with proficiency rates of 43.8% and 46% respectively, both above state averages. Biology is another standout area, particularly for 9th graders, who achieved a remarkable 92.9% proficiency rate—over 20 points higher than the state. However, mathematics is a significant challenge, with Algebra proficiency at just 26.5% and Geometry at 24.5%, both well below state averages. The school's graduation rate is a solid 91.9%, above the state average of 90.1%, and its student-teacher ratio of 10.4:1 suggests smaller class sizes. Spending per student is $10,813, and about 39% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, indicating moderate economic diversity.
One notable finding is the school's ranking volatility, swinging from 50th to 120th to 84th over three years, even as its graduation rate remains stable. This suggests test scores drive ranking changes rather than systemic graduation issues. The 0% proficiency rate for 11th graders in Geometry is a red flag, likely representing a small group of struggling students. Overall, Searcy High School offers strong literacy and science programs but needs targeted math interventions to improve consistency and student outcomes.
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