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Ozark Mountain High School

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Ozark Mountain High School ranks 208 th of 291 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

208^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 291 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 29% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Ozark Mountain High School is a public high school located in Western Grove, Arkansas, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 236 students. The school is part of the Ozark Mountain School District, which is ranked 173 out of 250 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Ozark Mountain High School is underperforming compared to its nearby counterparts and the state average. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, and Mathematics were significantly lower than the state averages. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 96th out of 305 high schools in 2023-2024 to 208th out of 291 high schools in 2024-2025, indicating a decline in its relative performance. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 3.6, which could be an advantage in providing more individualized attention to students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Yellville-Summit High School, Jasper High School, Bergman High School, and Harrison High School, Ozark Mountain High School's academic performance is generally lower. These nearby schools have higher proficiency rates in core subjects and higher statewide rankings. Additionally, the school has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 98.73% in the 2023-2024 school year, indicating a significant level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

225

Students ?

3.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

98.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

300 School Street
Western Grove, AR 72685

(870) 429-5215

District: Ozark Mountain School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.7%

Hispanic:

2.2%

Two or more races:

2.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 69th percentile in 2024 → 29th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 4 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arkansas average (27% vs 36% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 40 percentile points since 2024

!Biology scores 18 pts below the Arkansas average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school27%

District avg26%

Arkansas avg36%

Middle school

178^th of 324

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Bottom 45%▬ steady since 2024

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

208^th of 291

Arkansas public high schools ?

Bottom 29%▼ down 40 pts since 2024

From top 31% (2024) to bottom 29% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

173^rd of 250Ozark Mountain 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	47.3	178 of 324	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.1	183 of 335	45.4%	★★☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2025	33.9	208 of 291	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	62.2	96 of 305	68.5%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Science41%+3 vs state

Reading30%-5 vs state

English Language Arts29%-6 vs state

Mathematics28%-11 vs state

Biology19%-18 vs state

Algebra13%-18 vs state

Geometry6%-16 vs state

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Schools Near Ozark Mountain High School

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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 8th Grade	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
Ozark Mountain High School	Public	7-12	300 School Street	Western Grove	72685	Newton County	Ozark Mountain School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 429-5215	225	64	3.5	98.7%	213 (94.7%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)	33.9	208^th of 291 public high schools	28.5%		62.2	96^th of 305 public high schools	68.5%	112	29.4	29.5	34.1	21.1	28.7	35.3	29.6	31.7	26.3	30.5	29.4	25.8	27.7	30.8	4.2	13.1	5.9	5.6	5.6	38.2	43.2	41.0		20.6	19.4
Valley Springs High School	Public	9-12	7349 School Str	Valley Springs	72682	Boone County	Valley Springs School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 302-3051	219	41	5.3	45.2%	211 (96.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	88.2	13^th of 291 public high schools	95.5%		95.8	7^th of 305 public high schools	97.7%	6			42.2	66.1	55.4			33.3	73.3	55.5					42.9	43.2	80.0	34.3	39.7					45.9	55.5	$14,101	$453	$13,647
North Ark Technical Center	Public	9-12	1515 Pioneer DR	Harrison	72601	Boone County	North Arkansas College Secondary Center	No	No	No	No	(870) 391-3513	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Harrison High School	Public	9-12	925 Goblin Drive	Harrison	72601	Boone County	Harrison School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 741-8223	843	118	7.1	48.9%	750 (89.0%)	2 (0.2%)	56 (6.6%)	6 (0.7%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (2.8%)	76.5	39^th of 291 public high schools	86.6%		87	20^th of 305 public high schools	93.4%	19			47.6	44.4	46.1			41.2	42.2	41.6					33.8	32.7	66.7	15.4	29.5				88.1	36.0	46.9
Jasper High School	Public	7-12	600 School St.	Jasper	72641	Newton County	Jasper School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 446-2223	205	51	3.9		203 (99.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	72.9	49^th of 291 public high schools	83.2%		64	89^th of 305 public high schools	70.8%	40	45.2	27.3	39.3	39.3	38.2	47.6	24.2	39.3	39.3	38.2	61.9	42.4	53.3		38.4	38.4		25.0	27.6	59.5	24.3	44.0		32.2	32.2	$13,788	$677	$13,111
Bergman High School	Public	9-12	8949 Highway 7 N	Harrison	72601	Boone County	Bergman School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 741-1414	297	78	3.8	46.8%	265 (89.2%)	2 (0.7%)	21 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	74.6	44^th of 291 public high schools	84.9%		89.2	16^th of 305 public high schools	94.8%	28			31.3	49.3	40.0			26.3	50.7	38.1					42.3	43.1		17.1	16.7					54.3	54.8	$13,295	$392	$12,904
Yellville-Summit High School	Public	9-12	1124 N Panther Ave	Yellville	72687	Marion County	Yellville Summit School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 449-4066	312	79	3.9	99.0%	295 (94.6%)	3 (1.0%)	5 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	58.8	96^th of 291 public high schools	67.0%		55	120^th of 305 public high schools	60.7%	24			32.9	28.9	31.1			34.2	31.9	33.1					20.3	20.3	72.3	23.0	34.7					38.4	41.6	$13,803	$1,206	$12,597

Frequently Asked Questions about Ozark Mountain High School

How many students attend Ozark Mountain High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 225 students attended Ozark Mountain High School.

What is the racial makeup of Ozark Mountain High School?

Students at Ozark Mountain High School are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is Ozark Mountain High School a good school?

Ozark Mountain High School ranks 208^th of 291 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What district is Ozark Mountain High School in?

Ozark Mountain School District

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