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Heber Springs High School

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Heber Springs High School ranks 65 th of 293 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

65^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 293 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 78% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Heber Springs High School is a mid-sized public school in Heber Springs, Arkansas, serving 483 students in grades 9 through 12 as part of the highly-rated Heber Springs School District, which ranks in the top 13% of districts statewide. The school stands out for its exceptional performance in Biology, where 66.5% of students are proficient—far exceeding the state average of 42.7% and outpacing nearby schools like West Side High School (59.2%) and Shirley High School (13.4%). This consistent strength in science over the past three years suggests a highly effective science department. Additionally, the school benefits from a very low student-to-teacher ratio of 8.1:1 and a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced lunch (43.89%) compared to peers like Quitman High School (44.16%) and West Side High School (100%), which often correlates with greater access to resources.

Despite its strengths, Heber Springs High School shows a mixed picture in math. While 9th-grade Geometry proficiency is high at 68% (above the state's 59.2%), overall Algebra proficiency lags at 31.6% (below the state average of 36.9%). This may indicate that advanced students are accelerated, while average students need more support. The school also demonstrates remarkable efficiency, spending just $12,051 per student—the lowest among nearby schools like West Side High School ($17,634) and Quitman High School ($16,566)—yet achieving the highest overall state ranking and top test scores in key areas. This suggests smart resource allocation, though it raises questions about whether additional funding could address math gaps.

A notable concern is the recent drop in the graduation rate, which fell from 94.6% in 2023-2024 to 88.0% in 2024-2025, now below the state average of 90.1%. This is the largest single-year decline among nearby schools and warrants attention. In comparison, West Side High School maintains strong test scores despite extreme economic challenges, while Rose Bud High School has shown volatile rankings. Overall, Heber Springs offers a reliable, high-quality education with standout science programs, but families should monitor the graduation trend and math performance closely.

483

Students ?

8.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,051

Per pupil spending ?

43.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1100 W Pine St
Heber Springs, AR 72543

(501) 362-3141

District: Heber Springs School District

Feeder schools for Heber Springs High School:

Elementary:	Heber Springs Elementary School
Middle:	Heber Springs Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.2%

Hispanic:

7.5%

Two or more races:

1.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 93rd percentile in 2021 → 78th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 22% of Arkansas high schools

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 93rd-percentile peak (2021) to 78th (2026)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school42%

District avg46%

Arkansas avg39%

65^th of 293

Arkansas public high schools ?

Top 22%▲ up 9 pts since 2016

From top 31% (2016) to top 22% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

33^rd of 251Heber Springs 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	68.5	65 of 293	77.8%	★★★★☆
2025	78.7	36 of 291	87.6%	★★★★☆
2024	75.0	43 of 305	85.9%	★★★★☆
2023	84.4	29 of 295	90.2%	★★★★★
2022	77.1	39 of 282	86.2%	★★★★☆
2021	84.8	20 of 290	93.1%	★★★★★
2019	81.6	25 of 282	91.1%	★★★★★
2018	76.4	35 of 263	86.7%	★★★★☆
2017	78.6	34 of 264	87.1%	★★★★☆
2016	62.5	84 of 269	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	46.3	111 of 267	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	66.2	55 of 268	79.5%	★★★★☆
2013	52.4	116 of 271	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	60.1	90 of 266	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	67.3	47 of 266	82.3%	★★★★☆
2010	65.1	59 of 262	77.5%	★★★★☆
2009	72.3	31 of 261	88.1%	★★★★☆
2008	64.3	51 of 256	80.1%	★★★★☆
2007	59.7	67 of 258	74.0%	★★★★☆
2006	66.8	35 of 232	84.9%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Biology66%+24 vs state

Reading42%~ state avg

English Language Arts41%~ state avg

Algebra32%-5 vs state

Geometry29%~ state avg

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Saturday, June 22, 2019

The sped department is below sub par and no diversity. They keep certain people out while breaking rules in all kinds of places from sports to bullying policies being uploaded to the internet. The Elementry sped department sends home work completed by the aides to show false improvements by the students. Close Quote

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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 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
Heber Springs High School	Public	9-12	1100 W Pine St	Heber Springs	72543	Cleburne County	Heber Springs School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 362-3141	483	59	8.1	43.9%	426 (88.2%)	2 (0.4%)	36 (7.5%)	6 (1.2%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.9%)	68.5	65^th of 293 public high schools	77.8%		78.7	36^th of 291 public high schools	87.6%	29			34.8	47.7	41.0			37.6	46.2	41.7				31.9	31.6	68.0	19.7	28.6				95.5	60.2	66.5	$12,051	$712	$11,339
West Side High School	Public	7-12	7295 Greers Ferry Road	Greers Ferry	72067	Cleburne County	WEST SIDE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Cleburne)	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 825-7241	213	38	5.6	100.0%	209 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	71.5	52^nd of 293 public high schools	82.3%		65.8	69^th of 291 public high schools	76.3%	17	54.6	41.4	38.5	41.4	43.9	54.5	41.4	48.7	44.8	47.7	60.6	41.3	51.7	33.3	33.3		16.7	28.5	54.5	55.2	54.9		61.5	59.2	$17,634	$1,636	$15,998
Rose Bud High School	Public	7-12	124 School Road	Rose Bud	72137	White County	Rose Bud School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 556-5404	308	69	4.4	55.5%	286 (92.9%)	2 (0.6%)	16 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	66.5	76^th of 293 public high schools	74.1%		80.2	31^st of 291 public high schools	89.3%	45	42.9	31.5	50.0	40.5	41.0	36.7	37.0	50.0	40.4	41.0	51.1	62.2	56.4	59.5	64.2		0.0	5.2	42.9	38.9	40.7		35.0	36.1	$14,725	$817	$13,908
Pangburn High School	Public	7-12	1100 Short St	Pangburn	72121	White County	Pangburn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 728-3513	326	56	5.8	56.4%	303 (92.9%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.7%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	60.4	103^rd of 293 public high schools	64.8%		72.8	50^th of 291 public high schools	82.8%	53	34.0	34.9	37.5	37.5	36.0	37.8	30.3	45.9	41.7	39.0	54.8	34.2	46.2	18.2	29.0		13.8	27.8	49.1	41.9	45.8		50.0	48.9	$13,093	$905	$12,187
Quitman High School	Public	9-12	6275 Heber Springs Road West	Quitman	72131	Cleburne County	Quitman School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 589-2554	308	39	7.9	44.2%	292 (94.8%)	7 (2.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	59.7	106^th of 293 public high schools	63.8%		77.8	37^th of 291 public high schools	87.3%	69			40.3	32.4	36.0			43.5	31.1	36.8				29.4	29.4		24.0	25.7					47.2	48.7	$16,566	$672	$15,894
Concord High School	Public	7-12	10920 Heber Springs Road North	Concord	72523	Cleburne County	Concord School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 668-3522	173	39	4.4	50.3%	165 (95.4%)	2 (1.2%)	5 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	69.5	59^th of 293 public high schools	79.9%		68.9	57^th of 291 public high schools	80.4%	2	39.1	26.0	27.8	50.0	37.5	39.1	30.4	33.3	50.0	39.6	39.1	60.8	50.0	17.7	17.7		29.1	28.2	34.8	34.7	34.8		51.6	50.0	$14,857	$1,176	$13,681
Shirley High School	Public	7-12	201 Blue Devil Drive	Shirley	72153	Van Buren County	Shirley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 518-2223	110	14	7.5	74.5%	103 (93.6%)	2 (1.8%)	2 (1.8%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	35.3	211^th of 293 public high schools	28.0%		41.8	175^th of 291 public high schools	39.9%	36	21.9	29.4	30.8	38.5	28.0	34.4	29.4	38.5	38.5	34.7	31.3	0.0	20.4	0.0	0.0		8.3	8.3	31.3	23.5	28.6		15.4	13.4	$17,009	$2,743	$14,266
Mt. Vernon Enola High School	Public	7-12	38 Garland Springs Rd	Mount Vernon	72111	Faulkner County	Mount Vernon Enola School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 849-2221	234	27	8.5	71.4%	219 (93.6%)	6 (2.6%)	4 (1.7%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	66.7	75^th of 293 public high schools	74.4%		66.7	65^th of 291 public high schools	77.7%	10	34.9	35.6	57.1	30.5	39.0	32.6	37.8	54.3	36.1	39.6	46.5	44.4	45.4	25.7	25.7		46.6	46.6	39.6	48.9	44.3		36.3	36.3	$12,462	$748	$11,714

Frequently Asked Questions about Heber Springs High School

What is the racial makeup of Heber Springs High School?

Students at Heber Springs High School are 88% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Is Heber Springs High School a good school?

Heber Springs High School ranks 65^th of 293 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Heber Springs High School in?

Heber Springs School District

How many students attend Heber Springs High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 483 students attended Heber Springs High School.

What schools feed into Heber Springs High School?

Heber Springs High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Heber Springs Elementary School
Middle : Heber Springs Middle School

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2025–26 ATLAS test scoresJul 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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