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Emerson High School

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Emerson High School ranks 58 th of 291 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

58^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 291 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 80% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Emerson High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Emerson, Arkansas, with a total enrollment of 149 students. It is part of the Emerson-Taylor-Bradley School District, which is ranked 51 out of 250 school districts in Arkansas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Emerson High School consistently performs above the state average in various standardized test scores, including ATLAS/English Language Arts, ATLAS/Reading, ATLAS/Mathematics, ATLAS/Science, and ACT Aspire. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates were higher than the state average in all these subject areas. Additionally, Emerson High School has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 25% of Arkansas high schools in recent years, and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2024-2025 school year.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Taylor High School and Magnolia High School, Emerson High School stands out with its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.7 to 7.6 over the past few years, which is lower than the nearby schools. However, Emerson High School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (around 50%) compared to Taylor High School (27.41%), but lower than Magnolia High School (71%).

136

Students ?

5.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,953

Per pupil spending ?

49.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

212 Grayson
Emerson, AR 71740

(870) 626-3305

District: Emerson Taylor Bradley School District

Feeder schools for Emerson High School:

Elementary:

Emerson Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.6%

African American:

24.3%

Hispanic:

3.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 62nd percentile in 2018 → 80th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas high schools

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 80th (2025) from a 62nd-percentile low (2018)

✓Small classes — about 6 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school37%

District avg45%

Arkansas avg36%

Middle school

118^th of 324

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Top 36%▲ up 38 pts since 2015

From bottom 25% (2015) to top 36% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

58^th of 291

Arkansas public high schools ?

Top 20%▼ down 17 pts since 2015

From top 3% (2015) to top 20% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 3High Schools in the Emerson Taylor Bradley School District

51^st of 250Emerson Taylor Bradley School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2025	59.6	118 of 324	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	73.6	63 of 335	81.2%	★★★★☆
2023	70.7	83 of 330	74.8%	★★★★☆
2022	55.1	147 of 318	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	64.9	104 of 330	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.9	120 of 319	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.2	127 of 318	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	62.2	117 of 315	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	68.1	82 of 312	73.7%	★★★★☆
2015	29.1	206 of 275	25.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	80.6	27 of 280	90.4%	★★★★★
2013	73.9	62 of 278	77.7%	★★★★☆
2012	71.6	60 of 265	77.4%	★★★★☆
2011	55.0	136 of 264	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2010	74.7	51 of 254	79.9%	★★★★☆
2009	55.9	115 of 240	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	35.0	177 of 223	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2025	68.5	58 of 291	80.1%	★★★★☆
2024	79.6	33 of 305	89.2%	★★★★☆
2023	79.2	39 of 295	86.8%	★★★★☆
2022	64.9	75 of 282	73.4%	★★★★☆
2021	55.6	110 of 290	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	66.6	69 of 282	75.5%	★★★★☆
2018	57.6	100 of 263	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	80.0	33 of 264	87.5%	★★★★☆
2016	83.9	25 of 269	90.7%	★★★★★
2015	82.1	9 of 267	96.6%	★★★★★
2014	65.4	61 of 268	77.2%	★★★★☆
2013	87.7	4 of 271	98.5%	★★★★★
2012	57.6	107 of 266	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	66.4	49 of 266	81.6%	★★★★☆
2010	43.0	152 of 262	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2009	55.6	96 of 261	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	59.9	67 of 256	73.8%	★★★★☆
2007	41.1	150 of 258	41.9%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Science47%+9 vs state

Mathematics41%~ state avg

Biology39%~ state avg

Reading39%+4 vs state

English Language Arts36%~ state avg

Algebra28%-3 vs state

Geometry26%+4 vs state

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What people are saying

by a student
Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Emerson High School is one of the best high schools in Arkansas! This school has the best teachers, the students are well behaved, and the classes are small. The test scores have also been some of the best in the past years. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2025)					ATLAS Reading (2025)					ATLAS Mathematics (2025)			ATLAS Algebra (2025)		ATLAS Geometry (2025)			ATLAS Science (2025)			ATLAS Biology (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Emerson High School	Public	7-12	212 Grayson	Emerson	71740	Columbia County	Emerson Taylor Bradley School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 626-3305	136	23	5.8	49.3%	92 (67.6%)	33 (24.3%)	5 (3.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.7%)	68.5	58^th of 291 public high schools	80.1%		79.6	33^rd of 305 public high schools	89.2%	25	21.0	46.2	36.3	43.5	36.4	26.3	53.9	40.9	39.1	39.0	36.9	46.2	40.6	27.8	27.8		13.0	25.9	36.9	61.6	46.9		39.1	39.1	$12,953	$226	$12,726
Magnolia High School	Public	9-12	1400 High School Drive	Magnolia	71753	Columbia County	Magnolia School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 234-2610	797	69	11.4	98.6%	275 (34.5%)	430 (54.0%)	52 (6.5%)	6 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.1%)	32.6	216^th of 291 public high schools	25.8%		27.6	240^th of 305 public high schools	21.3%	24			24.1	26.8	25.6			24.7	30.6	28.0				13.3	13.3	54.2	1.8	8.3				94.4	15.3	22.7	$13,500	$1,458	$12,043
Taylor High School	Public	7-12	506 East Pine	Taylor	71861	Columbia County	Emerson Taylor Bradley School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 626-3303	264	33	8.1	32.6%	249 (94.3%)	2 (0.8%)	7 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	83.3	20^th of 291 public high schools	93.1%		83.7	24^th of 305 public high schools	92.1%	4	42.0	37.5	50.0	48.1	44.1	42.0	35.4	55.9	48.1	44.5	40.0	37.5	38.8	26.5	26.5		17.6	17.3	52.0	52.1	52.0		52.9	51.9	$10,484	$148	$10,336

Frequently Asked Questions about Emerson High School

What schools feed into Emerson High School?

Emerson High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Emerson Elementary School

How many students attend Emerson High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 136 students attended Emerson High School.

Is Emerson High School a good school?

Emerson High School ranks 58^th of 291 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Emerson High School in?

Emerson Taylor Bradley School District

What is the racial makeup of Emerson High School?

Students at Emerson High School are 68% White, 24% African American, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

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