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Horatio High School

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Horatio High School ranks 118 th of 293 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

118^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 293 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 60% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Horatio High School is a small, rural public school in Horatio, AR, serving 335 students in grades 7-12 as part of the Horatio School District. The school stands out for its exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 6.5:1, which is significantly better than nearby Dequeen High School (9.4:1) and comparable to Foreman High School (6.4:1). This small class size allows for more individualized attention, which is especially valuable given that over 80% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch—a higher rate than its neighbors.

The most compelling story at Horatio is its remarkable turnaround in state rankings. After hitting a low point in the 2018-2019 school year (23rd percentile), the school has steadily climbed to the 60th percentile in the 2025-2026 school year, earning a consistent 3-star rating. This upward trend is unique compared to the volatility seen at Dequeen and Foreman. The school excels in Algebra, with a 43.1% proficiency rate that beats the state average (36.9%) and far exceeds Foreman (25.6%). Biology performance is also strong at 43.2%, above the state average. However, Geometry remains a clear weakness, with only 19.6% proficiency compared to the state average of 26.4%.

While the graduation rate was a concern at 83.6% in 2019-2020—below the state average of 90.1% and rates at Dequeen (94.3%) and Foreman (92.3%)—the very low dropout rate of 0.6% in 2024-2025 suggests students are staying in school. Per-student spending of $13,942 is higher than Dequeen's $11,937 but lower than Foreman's $15,242, reflecting the investment in small classes. Overall, Horatio is a school on the rise, leveraging its small class sizes and focused math curriculum to overcome economic challenges and build a stronger future for its students.

335

Students ?

6.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

83.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1101 Metcalf
Horatio, AR 71842

(870) 832-1900

District: Horatio School District

Feeder schools for Horatio High School:

Elementary:

Horatio Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.7%

Hispanic:

27.5%

Two or more races:

2.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 69th percentile in 2016 → 60th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Arkansas median (60th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 6 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 9 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school37%

District avg38%

Arkansas avg41%

Middle school

176^th of 327

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Bottom 46%▼ down 4 pts since 2016

From top 50% (2016) to bottom 46% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

118^th of 293

Arkansas public high schools ?

Top 40%▼ down 9 pts since 2016

From top 31% (2016) to top 40% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Arkansas High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

127^th of 251Horatio 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	49.9	176 of 327	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	30.7	241 of 324	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	39.5	212 of 335	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	50.9	177 of 330	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	74.2	66 of 318	79.2%	★★★★☆
2021	65.7	101 of 330	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	46.5	193 of 319	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	50.4	161 of 318	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2017	38.2	218 of 315	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2016	49.7	156 of 312	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	82.9	22 of 275	92.0%	★★★★★
2014	64.1	104 of 280	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	71.1	73 of 278	73.7%	★★★★☆
2012	48.3	166 of 265	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2011	44.1	176 of 264	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	44.5	172 of 254	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2009	69.6	68 of 240	71.7%	★★★★☆
2008	43.0	154 of 223	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2007	29.7	188 of 225	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	27.8	170 of 206	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	35.6	157 of 208	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	56.9	118 of 293	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	57.6	103 of 291	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.7	90 of 305	70.5%	★★★★☆
2023	65.9	84 of 295	71.5%	★★★★☆
2022	52.0	127 of 282	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	41.3	183 of 290	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	30.3	216 of 282	23.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	39.2	177 of 263	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2017	54.9	114 of 264	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	63.4	83 of 269	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	61.3	63 of 267	76.4%	★★★★☆
2014	62.0	72 of 268	73.1%	★★★★☆
2013	74.7	30 of 271	88.9%	★★★★☆
2012	62.9	74 of 266	72.2%	★★★★☆
2011	41.0	170 of 266	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	45.3	142 of 262	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2009	51.0	117 of 261	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	33.4	184 of 256	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	46.1	125 of 258	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	48.1	114 of 232	50.9%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Biology43%~ state avg

Algebra43%+6 vs state

Mathematics38%-6 vs state

English Language Arts36%-3 vs state

Reading36%-4 vs state

Science36%-8 vs state

Geometry20%-7 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 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	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
Horatio High School	Public	7-12	1101 Metcalf	Horatio	71842	Sevier County	Horatio School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 832-1900	335	51	6.5	83.3%	220 (65.7%)	8 (2.4%)	92 (27.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.7%)	56.9	118^th of 293 public high schools	59.7%		57.6	103^rd of 291 public high schools	64.6%	15	39.2	35.6	35.4	35.5	36.4	39.2	37.3	35.4	33.3	36.4	37.3	38.0	37.6	34.9	43.1	20.5	19.6	35.3	37.3	36.4	43.2	43.2
Dequeen High School	Public	10-12	140 School Drive	De Queen	71832	Sevier County	De Queen School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 642-2426	550	58	9.4	75.5%	161 (29.3%)	11 (2.0%)	343 (62.4%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.7%)	20 (3.6%)	8 (1.5%)	62.7	91^st of 293 public high schools	68.9%		38	188^th of 291 public high schools	35.4%	97				43.5	43.5				46.0	46.0						11.8	11.8				40.4	40.7	$11,937	$422	$11,515
Cossatot Community College Of The Ua	Public	9-12	183 College Drive	De Queen	71832	Sevier County	Cossatot Community College Of The Ua	No	No	No	No	(870) 584-4471	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Foreman High School	Public	7-12	700 Rocky Comfort Rd	Foreman	71836	Little River County	Foreman School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 542-7212	214	33	6.4	74.8%	156 (72.9%)	28 (13.1%)	24 (11.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.3%)	44.1	173^rd of 293 public high schools	41.0%		58.7	97^th of 291 public high schools	66.7%	76	41.2	50.0	8.8	35.0	34.0	47.1	55.6	17.6	37.5	39.6	29.4	48.1	37.7	20.5	25.6	22.5	22.5	47.0	55.6	51.4	44.8	44.8	$15,242	$1,059	$14,183

Frequently Asked Questions about Horatio High School

What district is Horatio High School in?

Horatio School District

What is the racial makeup of Horatio High School?

Students at Horatio High School are 66% White, 27% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% American Indian.

What schools feed into Horatio High School?

Horatio High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Horatio Elementary School

Is Horatio High School a good school?

Horatio High School ranks 118^th of 293 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Horatio High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 335 students attended Horatio High 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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