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Brookland High School

Public Grades 10-12

247^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 291 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 15% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Brookland High School is a public high school located in Brookland, AR, serving grades 10-12 with a total enrollment of 630 students. The school is part of the Brookland School District, which is ranked 96 out of 250 districts in Arkansas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Brookland High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in various subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 24.4% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 34.2%. Similarly, the school's performance in Geometry (1.5% proficient or better) and Biology (15.2% proficient or better) was significantly lower than the state averages. Additionally, Brookland High School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 27.33% to 29.7% over the past few years, and a higher student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools, such as Buffalo Island Central High School.

When comparing Brookland High School to nearby schools, it becomes evident that the school is underperforming in several areas. For example, Buffalo Island Central High School, which is 12.85 miles away, outperformed Brookland High School in English Language Arts, Reading, and Mathematics proficiency rates. Additionally, Brookland High School's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from being ranked 43rd out of 282 Arkansas high schools in 2018-2019 to being ranked 247th out of 291 high schools in 2024-2025, suggesting a concerning trend of declining academic performance. The data suggests that Brookland High School could benefit from targeted interventions and support in core subject areas, as well as exploring ways to address the needs of its student population, potentially through increased funding, smaller class sizes, or specialized programs.

645

Students ?

17.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,583

Per pupil spending ?

25.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

100 W. School St.
Brookland, AR 72417

(870) 932-2080

District: Brookland School District

Feeder schools for Brookland High School:

Elementary:	Brookland Elementary School
Middle:	Brookland Junior High School
	Brookland Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.7%

Hispanic:

5.3%

African American:

3.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 65th percentile in 2015 → 15th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (48% vs 34% meeting standards)

✓95% graduate in 4 years — above the Arkansas average (89%)

Worth a look

!In the lower quartile statewide (15th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 50 percentile points since 2015

!Biology scores 23 pts below the Arkansas average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school48%

District avg36%

Arkansas avg34%

247^th of 291

Arkansas public high schools ?

Bottom 15%▼ down 50 pts since 2015

From top 35% (2015) to bottom 15% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

96^th of 250Brookland 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2025	21.8	247 of 291	15.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	47.9	152 of 305	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	77.1	46 of 295	84.4%	★★★★☆
2022	64.0	80 of 282	71.6%	★★★★☆
2021	60.9	82 of 290	71.7%	★★★★☆
2019	74.0	43 of 282	84.8%	★★★★☆
2018	71.1	49 of 263	81.4%	★★★★☆
2017	51.2	129 of 264	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	69.9	67 of 269	75.1%	★★★★☆
2015	49.1	94 of 267	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2014	52.2	124 of 268	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	46.9	151 of 271	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2012	53.4	126 of 266	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	53.8	120 of 266	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	57.0	88 of 262	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2009	63.0	63 of 261	75.9%	★★★★☆
2008	51.9	101 of 256	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	61.5	61 of 258	76.4%	★★★★☆
2006	57.8	62 of 232	73.3%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Geometry100%+78 vs state

English Language Arts24%-10 vs state

Reading23%-12 vs state

Biology15%-23 vs state

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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 11th 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 11th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Brookland High School	Public	10-12	100 W. School St.	Brookland	72417	Craighead County	Brookland School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 932-2080	645	38	17.1	25.3%	572 (88.7%)	23 (3.6%)	34 (5.3%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.9%)	21.8	247^th of 291 public high schools	15.1%		47.9	152^nd of 305 public high schools	50.2%	95				24.4	24.4				23.2	23.2								1.9	0.0	1.5					15.5		15.2	$12,583	$570	$12,013
Greene City Technical High School	Public	9-12	4601 Linwood Drive	Paragould	72450	Greene County	Greene County Technical School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 215-4460	760	80	9.5	40.9%	693 (91.2%)	20 (2.6%)	26 (3.4%)	6 (0.8%)	4 (0.5%)	10 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	47.2	150^th of 291 public high schools	48.5%		35.2	206^th of 305 public high schools	32.5%	56				28.8	28.8				34.0	34.0								13.2		13.3					30.9		30.9	$11,909	$579	$11,330
Nettleton High School	Public	9-12	4207 Race Street	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Nettleton School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 910-7805	1,054	89	11.8	70.7%	264 (25.0%)	577 (54.7%)	139 (13.2%)	11 (1.0%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	60 (5.7%)	21.8	248^th of 291 public high schools	14.8%		18.6	268^th of 305 public high schools	12.1%	20			17.1	24.3	20.6			17.4	24.9	21.1					10.0	10.3	16.7	3.0	0.0	4.6				35.5	11.9		20.2	$12,088	$243	$11,845
The Academies At Jonesboro High School	Public	7-12	618 W. Nettleton	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Jonesboro School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 933-5881	1,505	102	14.7	100.0%	521 (34.6%)	659 (43.8%)	239 (15.9%)	12 (0.8%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	71 (4.7%)	28.5	229^th of 291 public high schools	21.3%		29.1	238^th of 305 public high schools	22.0%	9			10.0	27.9	27.4			20.0	29.0	28.8						20.0		1.3		1.2					14.5		14.7	$14,411	$1,239	$13,172
Northeast Arkansas Career and Technical Center	Public	9-12	1727 S Main St	Jonesboro	72401	Craighead County	Jonesboro School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 933-5891	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Riverside High School	Public	7-12	2007 Highway 18	Lake City	72437	Craighead County	Riverside School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 237-4328	342	39	8.6	49.4%	313 (91.5%)	5 (1.5%)	18 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	40.6	180^th of 291 public high schools	38.1%		61.7	99^th of 305 public high schools	67.5%	81	22.0	29.1	32.8	24.2	27.3	17.0	36.4	32.8	31.0	29.3	8.5	11.1	9.5	33.4	5.7	12.7	27.8	0.0		8.1	20.3	25.5	22.8		32.7		32.1	$11,349	$949	$10,399
Paragould High School	Public	9-12	1701 W. Court St.	Paragould	72450	Greene County	Paragould School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 240-2271	881	92	9.5	100.0%	629 (71.4%)	64 (7.3%)	97 (11.0%)	7 (0.8%)	2 (0.2%)	41 (4.7%)	41 (4.7%)	37.7	190^th of 291 public high schools	34.7%		31.4	225^th of 305 public high schools	26.2%	35			29.5	23.4	26.6			31.6	26.3	29.1					12.6	12.2	60.0	5.1		15.4				84.1	15.7	6.3	29.1	$12,908	$574	$12,334
Bay High School	Public	7-12	700 School Street	Bay	72411	Craighead County	Bay School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 781-3297	233	25	9.2	48.9%	210 (90.1%)	14 (6.0%)	5 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	28.2	230^th of 291 public high schools	21.0%		33.9	213^th of 305 public high schools	30.2%	17	34.6	22.8	27.2	7.9	24.2	36.3	28.6	33.4	7.9	27.3	38.2	10.0	30.7	73.3	28.6	45.9	16.6	7.7		10.5	30.9	28.6	30.0		8.8		8.4	$15,020	$850	$14,169
Buffalo Island Central High School	Public	7-12	803 West Drew	Monette	72447	Craighead County	Buffalo Island Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 486-5411	316	35	8.9	54.1%	245 (77.5%)	1 (0.3%)	65 (20.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.3%)	53.7	121^st of 291 public high schools	58.4%		45.6	162^nd of 305 public high schools	46.9%	41	39.6	23.5	32.7	39.2	33.7	35.4	23.5	32.7	41.2	33.2	45.8	29.6	40.0	16.7	7.1	11.5	48.1	4.5		26.9	37.5	37.2	37.4		29.4		29.4	$13,919	$1,148	$12,771
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%)	47.4	149^th of 291 public high schools	48.8%		51	137^th of 305 public high schools	55.1%	12		35.7	21.8	32.6	29.8		38.2	27.8	39.2	34.9		33.9	33.9		14.6	14.6		14.1		14.2		38.2	38.2		30.3		30.9	$10,927	$608	$10,319

Frequently Asked Questions about Brookland High School

Is Brookland High School a good school?

Brookland High School ranks in the bottom 15.1% of Arkansas high schools.

How many students attend Brookland High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 645 students attended Brookland High School.

What is the racial makeup of Brookland High School?

Students at Brookland High School are 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Brookland High School in?

Brookland School District

What schools feed into Brookland High School?

Brookland High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Brookland Elementary School
Middle : Brookland Junior High School
Middle : Brookland Middle 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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