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Cossatot River High School

Q: Is Cossatot River High School a good school?

Cossatot River High School ranks 128 th of 291 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

128^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 291 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 56% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Cossatot River High School is a public high school located in Cove, Arkansas, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 385 students. The school is part of the Cossatot River School District, which is ranked 108 out of 250 districts in Arkansas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cossatot River High School consistently underperforms the state and district averages in most subject areas and grade levels, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, Algebra, Geometry, and Science all below the state and district averages. The school has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 99.2% to 100% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. However, the school's spending per student, at $10,458 in the 2018-2019 school year, is slightly higher than the state average, and its student-teacher ratio has fluctuated between 8.6 and 10.7, which is relatively low compared to the state average.

Cossatot River High School's performance, as measured by its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating, has declined over the past several years, with the school ranking 128 out of 291 Arkansas high schools in the 2024-2025 school year, down from a ranking of 164 out of 263 in the 2017-2018 school year. Its SchoolDigger star rating has also decreased from 2 stars to 1 star during this time period. Comparing Cossatot River High School to the nearby Mena High School, which is located approximately 16.67 miles away, Mena High School consistently outperforms Cossatot River High School in test scores, with higher proficiency rates in all subject areas. Mena High School also has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (56.19%) compared to Cossatot River High School (99.2% to 100%).

388

Students ?

8.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,701

Per pupil spending ?

99.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6330 Highway 71 S
Cove, AR 71937

(870) 387-4200

District: Cossatot River School District

Feeder schools for Cossatot River High School:

Elementary:

Cossatot River Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.3%

Hispanic:

29.6%

Two or more races:

5.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 13th percentile in 2015 → 56th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 43 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Arkansas median (56th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arkansas average (26% vs 36% meeting standards)

!Mathematics scores 14 pts below the Arkansas average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school26%

District avg39%

Arkansas avg36%

Middle school

250^th of 324

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Bottom 23%▲ up 17 pts since 2015

From bottom 6% (2015) to bottom 23% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

128^th of 291

Arkansas public high schools ?

Top 44%▲ up 43 pts since 2015

From bottom 13% (2015) to top 44% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Arkansas High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

108^th of 250Cossatot River 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	26.4	250 of 324	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	28.1	266 of 335	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	42.9	207 of 330	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	43.6	191 of 318	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	55.1	153 of 330	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	42.2	205 of 319	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	45.3	188 of 318	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	54.5	143 of 315	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	47.9	167 of 312	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2015	14.1	258 of 275	6.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2025	51.7	128 of 291	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.1	123 of 305	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	49.8	148 of 295	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	36.9	199 of 282	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	46.0	156 of 290	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	46.3	162 of 282	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	42.2	164 of 263	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	36.9	180 of 264	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2016	36.2	191 of 269	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	23.1	233 of 267	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Biology38%~ state avg

Science29%-9 vs state

Reading27%-8 vs state

Mathematics25%-14 vs state

Geometry25%+3 vs state

English Language Arts24%-11 vs state

Algebra24%-7 vs state

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Schools Near Cossatot River 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
Cossatot River High School	Public	7-12	6330 Highway 71 S	Cove	71937	Polk County	Cossatot River School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 387-4200	388	44	8.8	99.2%	238 (61.3%)	2 (0.5%)	115 (29.6%)	2 (0.5%)	11 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.2%)	51.7	128^th of 291 public high schools	56.0%		54.1	123^rd of 305 public high schools	59.7%	5	13.7	19.7	26.5	36.9	24.0	18.9	22.5	31.2	35.1	26.8	27.6	23.0	25.2	70.0	11.5	23.9	37.9	13.9	24.6	29.3	28.2	28.7		38.2	37.5	$13,701	$1,094	$12,607
Mena High School	Public	9-12	1200 Dallas Ave	Mena	71953	Polk County	Mena School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 394-1144	503	76	6.6	58.6%	432 (85.9%)	3 (0.6%)	30 (6.0%)	10 (2.0%)	11 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.2%)	53.5	122^nd of 291 public high schools	58.1%		68.7	69^th of 305 public high schools	77.4%	53			29.3	31.0	30.1			29.9	33.6	31.5					29.1	29.2		31.2	31.4				33.6		31.8	$13,615	$890	$12,725
Ua Rich Mountain Technical Center	Public	9-12	1100 College Drive	Mena	71953	Polk County	Ua Rich Mountain Technical Center	No	No	No	No	(479) 394-7622	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Cossatot River High School

What district is Cossatot River High School in?

Cossatot River School District

What is the racial makeup of Cossatot River High School?

Students at Cossatot River High School are 61% White, 30% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% American Indian.

How many students attend Cossatot River High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 388 students attended Cossatot River High School.

Is Cossatot River High School a good school?

Cossatot River High School ranks 128^th of 291 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Cossatot River High School?

Cossatot River High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cossatot River Elementary School

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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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