Hamburg High School

Hamburg High School is a public high school serving 511 students in grades 9-12 in Hamburg, Arkansas. The school is part of the Hamburg School District, which is ranked 196 out of 250 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hamburg High School consistently underperforms the state average in standardized test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, Algebra, Geometry, and Biology were significantly lower than the state averages. The school's performance has been stagnant over the years, with its statewide ranking declining from 156 in 2016-2017 to 231 in 2024-2025, out of 291 Arkansas high schools. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.3 to 12.2, which could be an advantage if leveraged effectively.

The closest neighboring high school is Crossett High School, located approximately 11 miles away. Crossett High School also underperforms the state average in academic metrics, but its performance is generally better than that of Hamburg High School. Both schools serve a high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, which may be a significant factor contributing to their lower academic performance. The Crossett School District and the Hamburg School District may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address the academic challenges faced by their respective high schools.