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Marked Tree High School

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Marked Tree High School ranks 158 th of 301 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

158^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 301 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 48% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Marked Tree High School is a small, rural school in Marked Tree, AR, serving 228 students in grades 7 through 12, and it has recently shown a dramatic upward trend in state rankings after years of low performance. The school’s most notable strength is its 9th-grade English Language Arts and Reading proficiency rates, which in the 2025-2026 school year reached 52.8% and 58.3% respectively—well above the state average of 38% and 40.6%. This is a standout achievement compared to nearby schools like Bay High School and Trumann High School, which have seen their rankings drop. However, the school struggles significantly in mathematics and science, with proficiency rates of just 17.3% and 26.6%, far below the state averages of 44.1% and 44%, and the lowest among its direct peers except for Earle High School.

Despite these academic challenges, Marked Tree has a bright spot in its graduation rate, which has steadily improved to 89.4% in 2024-2025, competitive with the state average of 90.1% and higher than nearby Trumann (87.3%) and Bay (88.5%). This indicates the school is effective at keeping students on track to graduate, even if they are not meeting state proficiency benchmarks. The school also spends a significant amount per student—$16,500 in 2023-2024—more than higher-performing neighbors like Harrisburg High School ($14,694) and East Poinsett County High School ($12,912), suggesting that financial resources alone are not driving outcomes.

Marked Tree’s recent jump to the 47th percentile in state rankings (up from the 7th percentile in 2020-2021) is a positive trajectory that sets it apart from nearby schools like Trumann and Bay, which have declined. The school serves a high-poverty population, with 72.37% of students receiving free or reduced lunch, but this is not unique in the region—Harrisburg and Trumann have even higher rates. The proximity to top-performing East Poinsett County High School (5-star, 90th percentile) offers potential for collaboration, while the Marked Tree School District continues to work toward improving math and science outcomes.

228

Students ?

10.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,500

Per pupil spending ?

72.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

406 St. Francis
Marked Tree, AR 72365

(870) 358-2891

District: Marked Tree School District

Feeder schools for Marked Tree High School:

Elementary:

Marked Tree Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.9%

African American:

33.3%

Hispanic:

8.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 33rd percentile in 2016 → 48th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 15 percentile points since 2016

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arkansas average (27% vs 41% meeting standards)

!Mathematics scores 27 pts below the Arkansas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school27%

District avg26%

Arkansas avg41%

Middle school

296^th of 335

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Bottom 12%▼ down 7 pts since 2021

From bottom 18% (2021) to bottom 12% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

158^th of 301

Arkansas public high schools ?

Bottom 48%▲ up 14 pts since 2016

From bottom 33% (2016) to bottom 48% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

211^th of 254Marked Tree 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	16.0	296 of 335	11.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	49.0	168 of 324	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	51.3	147 of 335	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	33.9	234 of 330	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	17.4	283 of 318	11.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	26.4	270 of 330	18.2%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	50.6	158 of 301	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	45.4	160 of 291	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	31.7	223 of 305	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	34.7	207 of 295	29.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	12.8	260 of 282	7.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	9.7	269 of 290	7.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	25.0	228 of 282	19.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	25.4	213 of 263	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	33.3	196 of 264	25.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	38.5	180 of 269	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	75.6	21 of 267	92.1%	★★★★★
2014	43.5	167 of 268	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2013	54.9	106 of 271	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	60.8	85 of 266	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	32.8	203 of 266	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	53.4	103 of 262	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	72.4	30 of 261	88.5%	★★★★☆
2008	81.0	10 of 256	96.1%	★★★★★
2007	80.9	13 of 258	95.0%	★★★★★
2006	59.8	55 of 232	76.3%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Algebra37%~ state avg

Reading33%-7 vs state

English Language Arts28%-11 vs state

Science27%-17 vs state

Biology24%-19 vs state

Mathematics17%-27 vs state

Geometry10%-16 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 (2025)	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 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	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 11th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 12th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading 11th Grade	ATLAS Reading 12th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 9th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 10th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 11th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 12th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 5th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 6th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 7th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 10th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 11th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 12th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 5th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 6th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 7th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 8th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 11th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 12th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science 9th Grade	ATLAS Science 10th Grade	ATLAS Science 11th Grade	ATLAS Science 12th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 5th Grade	ATLAS Biology 6th Grade	ATLAS Biology 7th Grade	ATLAS Biology 8th Grade	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology 11th Grade	ATLAS Biology 12th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Marked Tree High School	Public	7-12	406 St. Francis	Marked Tree	72365	Poinsett County	Marked Tree School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 358-2891	228	22	10.3	72.4%	132 (57.9%)	76 (33.3%)	19 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	50.6	158^th of 301 public high schools	47.5%		45.4	160^th of 291 public high schools	45.0%	2			14.3	20.5	52.8	26.3			28.1			22.9	25.0	58.3	28.9			33.3			17.1	17.5					17.3					29.4				36.8						10.5			10.0			20.0	31.8					26.6						23.7			23.7	$16,500	$3,889	$12,612
East Poinsett County High School	Public	7-12	200 S School St	Lepanto	72354	Poinsett County	East Poinsett County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 475-2331	266	25	10.7	67.3%	202 (75.9%)	34 (12.8%)	19 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.1%)	78.8	29^th of 301 public high schools	90.4%		49.7	139^th of 291 public high schools	52.2%	110			47.4	38.9	34.2	55.9			43.8			50.0	36.1	44.7	67.6			49.3			43.2	58.3					50.7					28.9				28.9						32.3			32.3			35.1	50.0					42.5						61.3			59.4	$12,912	$932	$11,981
Trumann High School	Public	8-12	1620 W. Main	Trumann	72472	Poinsett County	Trumann School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 483-5301	515	39	13.1	100.0%	364 (70.7%)	83 (16.1%)	42 (8.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.5%)	42.3	185^th of 301 public high schools	38.5%		23.4	243^rd of 291 public high schools	16.5%	58				18.1	34.6	33.0			27.4				22.9	38.3	39.8			32.5				21.2					20.5				40.0	11.9				18.5					23.8	9.1			11.7				31.4					30.6						31.8			32.6	$14,163	$1,634	$12,529
Arkansas Consolidated High School-Harrisburg	Public	5-12	1800 Pine Grove Lane	Harrisburg	72432	Poinsett County	Division Of Youth Services School System	No	No	No	No	(501) 682-1144	19	2	8.4	84.2%	10 (52.6%)	6 (31.6%)	3 (15.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)									0.0									0.0
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%)	42.7	183^rd of 301 public high schools	39.2%		28.2	230^th of 291 public high schools	21.0%	47			38.6	26.4	25.7	33.3			30.9			43.2	34.0	25.7	30.3			33.9			38.6	43.5					41.1					40.0				42.9					27.3	14.3			18.8			54.5	32.1					42.3						42.4			42.4	$15,020	$850	$14,169
Harrisburg High School	Public	6-12	501 W. South Street	Harrisburg	72432	Poinsett County	Harrisburg School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 578-2417	516	48	10.6	99.4%	443 (85.9%)	24 (4.7%)	34 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.7%)	65.8	81^st of 301 public high schools	73.1%		59	95^th of 291 public high schools	67.4%	14		25.7	25.0	32.4	49.3	34.8			33.1		21.4	32.1	32.4	50.7	36.4			34.5		30.0	33.3	51.5					37.8					46.4				45.7						13.8			13.4		24.3	40.5	41.2					35.6						37.5			35.8	$14,694	$1,345	$13,349
Earle Virtual High School	Public	9-12	16432 Hwy 64	Earle	72331	Crittenden County	Earle School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 792-8716	176	45	3.8	100.0%	1 (0.6%)	170 (96.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.8%)	6.6	286^th of 301 public high schools	5.0%		4.7	285^th of 291 public high schools	2.1%	1					15.2	0.0			9.1					12.1	0.0			7.3														12.5				12.5																								9.1			7.4	$17,680	$3,210	$14,470
Academies At Rivercrest High School	Public, Charter	7-12	1700 West State Highway 14	Wilson	72395	Mississippi County	Rivercrest School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(870) 655-8111	351	60	5.8	100.0%	202 (57.5%)	102 (29.1%)	41 (11.7%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	42.3	184^th of 301 public high schools	38.9%		41.4	178^th of 291 public high schools	38.8%	6			46.7	41.7	40.3	30.3			39.7			45.3	40.5	40.3	34.2			40.1			48.0	32.8					41.0				95.0	20.7				39.7					33.3	6.5			12.5			50.7	35.7					42.8						26.3			25.9	$17,266	$2,684	$14,581

Frequently Asked Questions about Marked Tree High School

How many students attend Marked Tree High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 228 students attended Marked Tree High School.

Is Marked Tree High School a good school?

Marked Tree High School ranks 158^th of 301 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Marked Tree High School?

Students at Marked Tree High School are 58% White, 33% African American, 8% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Marked Tree High School?

Marked Tree High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Marked Tree Elementary School

What district is Marked Tree High School in?

Marked Tree School District

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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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