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Walnut Ridge High School

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Walnut Ridge High School ranks 113 th of 293 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

113^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 293 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 61% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Walnut Ridge High School in Walnut Ridge, AR, serves 437 students in grades 7 through 12 and is part of the Lawrence County School District, which holds a 2-star rating.

Walnut Ridge High School stands out for its exceptional performance in Biology, with 55.7% of students proficient—13 percentage points above the state average and the highest rate among nearby schools like Hoxie High School (42.9%). The school also boasts the lowest dropout rate in the area at just 0.4%, significantly better than Pocahontas High School (2.4%). With a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.9, Walnut Ridge offers a more intimate learning environment than Westside High School (11.4). Interestingly, while Hoxie High School has more resources per student and a lower student-teacher ratio, Walnut Ridge outperforms it in nearly every academic metric, including English (36.3% vs. 28.4%) and Mathematics (43.3% vs. 32.9%).

The school shows a consistent upward trend, with English Language Arts proficiency rising from 31.4% to 36.3% over recent years. However, there is a notable dip in 7th-grade literacy, where only 24.6% are proficient in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 37.7%. While Walnut Ridge excels in foundational math (52% proficiency in 7th grade), it struggles with advanced subjects like Geometry (15.1% vs. state average 26.4%). This suggests the school is strong at building a general academic foundation but may need to focus on supporting students in higher-level coursework, with Biology being a clear exception.

437

Students ?

6.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,948

Per pupil spending ?

52.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

508 E Free
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476

(870) 886-6623

District: Lawrence County School District

Feeder schools for Walnut Ridge High School:

Elementary:

Walnut Ridge Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.8%

Two or more races:

7.1%

Hispanic:

5.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 59th percentile in 2016 → 61st in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Arkansas median (61st percentile)

✓Small classes — about 7 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Science scores 12 pts below the Arkansas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school37%

District avg32%

Arkansas avg41%

Middle school

191^st of 327

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Bottom 42%▼ down 9 pts since 2016

From top 49% (2016) to bottom 42% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

113^th of 293

Arkansas public high schools ?

Top 39%▲ up 3 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

154^th of 251Lawrence County 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
2026	45.5	191 of 327	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	43.2	192 of 324	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	54.7	131 of 335	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.1	161 of 330	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	38.5	213 of 318	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.1	197 of 330	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	52.5	157 of 319	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	46.3	183 of 318	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	57.7	133 of 315	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	50.8	153 of 312	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	29.6	203 of 275	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	67.4	90 of 280	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	53.2	145 of 278	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2012	60.5	120 of 265	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	57.6	126 of 264	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	56.2	128 of 254	49.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	48.7	142 of 240	40.8%	★★☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	58.2	113 of 293	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	57.9	100 of 291	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.9	139 of 305	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.7	101 of 295	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.6	131 of 282	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	48.5	145 of 290	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	50.7	148 of 282	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	54.8	113 of 263	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	48.8	142 of 264	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	54.9	111 of 269	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2015	49.8	93 of 267	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	51.6	127 of 268	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	52.9	113 of 271	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	45.5	159 of 266	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2011	51.5	129 of 266	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	44.1	146 of 262	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2009	40.8	160 of 261	38.7%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Biology56%+13 vs state

Mathematics43%~ state avg

Reading40%~ state avg

English Language Arts36%-3 vs state

Science32%-12 vs state

Algebra30%-7 vs state

Geometry15%-11 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)					ATLAS Reading (2026)					ATLAS Mathematics (2026)			ATLAS Algebra (2026)			ATLAS Geometry (2026)			ATLAS Science (2026)			ATLAS Biology (2026)		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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Walnut Ridge High School	Public	7-12	508 E Free	Walnut Ridge	72476	Lawrence County	Lawrence County School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 886-6623	437	63	6.9	52.6%	366 (83.8%)	8 (1.8%)	26 (5.9%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.1%)	58.2	113^th of 293 public high schools	61.4%		57.9	100^th of 291 public high schools	65.6%	13	24.6	41.8	37.0	43.5	36.3	23.3	46.2	43.8	46.8	39.7	52.0	28.8	43.3	72.7	10.6	30.4	26.9	7.7	15.1	23.3	41.8	32.1	56.9	55.7	$11,948	$250	$11,697
Hoxie High School	Public	7-12	602 SW Hartigan	Hoxie	72433	Lawrence County	Hoxie School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 886-2401	360	71	5.0	100.0%	330 (91.7%)	5 (1.4%)	12 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.8%)	48.7	161^st of 293 public high schools	45.1%		43.8	163^rd of 291 public high schools	44.0%	2	33.9	12.0	26.0	40.8	28.4	38.9	20.0	35.1	40.7	34.2	40.7	21.1	32.9	30.8	14.0	16.9		21.0	18.7	39.0	33.3	36.4	43.1	42.9	$13,600	$751	$12,849
Black River Technical College Career Center (Topps)	Public	9-12	1410 Highway 304 East	Pocahontas	72455	Randolph County	Black River Technical College	No	No	No	No	(870) 248-4000	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Pocahontas High School	Public	10-12	2312 Stadium Drive	Pocahontas	72455	Randolph County	Pocahontas School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 892-4573	410	68	5.9	59.3%	311 (75.9%)	5 (1.2%)	10 (2.4%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	68 (16.6%)	11 (2.7%)	28.5	232^nd of 293 public high schools	20.8%		41.2	179^th of 291 public high schools	38.5%	53				26.0	26.0				27.4	27.4								6.4	7.0				31.4	31.2	$13,529	$828	$12,700
Sloan-Hendrix High School	Public	7-12	3 Greyhound Cir.	Imboden	72434	Lawrence County	Sloan Hendrix School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 869-2361	398	55	7.2	68.1%	378 (95.0%)	3 (0.8%)	10 (2.5%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	54.6	131^st of 293 public high schools	55.3%		45.8	159^th of 291 public high schools	45.4%	28	30.8	31.3	40.0	30.4	33.1	30.8	34.4	44.6	33.3	35.7	36.9	40.6	38.8		32.8	31.3		20.3	20.3	46.2	59.4	52.7	30.9	30.0	$11,842	$662	$11,180
Westside High School	Public	8-12	1630 Hwy 91 West	Jonesboro	72416	Craighead County	WESTSIDE CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT (Craighead)	No	No	No	No	(870) 935-7501	647	56	11.4	48.4%	597 (92.3%)	18 (2.8%)	25 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.9%)	67.2	72^nd of 293 public high schools	75.4%		47.4	149^th of 291 public high schools	48.8%	77		34.1	45.1	36.9	38.4		40.9	51.3	41.0	44.1		38.2	38.2		30.0	30.7		23.6	23.1		35.1	35.1	38.8	38.4	$10,927	$608	$10,319

Frequently Asked Questions about Walnut Ridge High School

What district is Walnut Ridge High School in?

Lawrence County School District

How many students attend Walnut Ridge High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 437 students attended Walnut Ridge High School.

Is Walnut Ridge High School a good school?

Walnut Ridge High School ranks 113^th of 293 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Walnut Ridge High School?

Students at Walnut Ridge High School are 84% White, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 2% African American.

What schools feed into Walnut Ridge High School?

Walnut Ridge High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Walnut Ridge Elementary School

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2025–26 ATLAS test scoresNewJul 13, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesMar 5, 2026

2019–20 through 2023–24 school spending dataJan 6, 2026

2017–18 through 2024–25 dropout ratesJan 6, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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