Spring Hill School District

The Spring Hill School District is a small, rural district in Hope, Arkansas, serving 621 students across two schools: Spring Hill Elementary School (Pre-K through 6th grade) and Spring Hill High School (7th through 12th grade).

Spring Hill High School stands out for its exceptional performance in Algebra, with 58.7% of students proficient—21.8 points above the state average—and a strong graduation rate of 94.6% paired with a very low dropout rate of 0.3%. However, the school struggles significantly in Geometry, where only 15% of students are proficient, well below the state average of 26.4%. Despite these strengths, the high school's state ranking has declined from the 77th percentile to the 58th percentile over the past year. In contrast, Spring Hill Elementary School is on an upward trajectory, improving its state ranking from the 49th to the 63rd percentile. The elementary school is a science powerhouse, with 57.9% of all students proficient in Science, far exceeding the state average of 44.0%, and its 5th grade class achieves an impressive 74% proficiency rate. However, math remains a critical weakness, with only 33.1% of elementary students proficient, 11 points below the state average.

The district shows a clear divide in resource allocation: the high school spends $11,770 per student with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio, while the elementary school spends $10,135 per student with a 15.2:1 ratio. Yet, overall math proficiency remains below state averages at both schools, suggesting that increased spending alone hasn't solved this challenge. The elementary school's recent gains in English Language Arts (from 38.4% to 50.5% proficiency) and Reading (from 37.4% to 49% proficiency) indicate that targeted literacy programs are working. For parents, this district offers a mix of standout strengths—like high school Algebra and elementary Science—alongside clear areas needing improvement, particularly in math across all grades.