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McCrory High School

Q: Is McCrory High School a good school?

McCrory High School ranks 159 th of 293 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

159^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 293 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 46% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

McCrory High School is a small, rural public school in McCrory, Arkansas, serving 242 students in grades 7-12 and is part of the McCrory School District, which ranks in the middle of the pack statewide.

McCrory High School stands out from nearby schools like Bradford High School and Augusta High School in several key areas. It consistently outperforms both in core subjects, with a 2025-2026 math proficiency rate of 45.5%—dramatically higher than Bradford's 9.6% and Augusta's 27.5%. The school also boasts a strong 95% graduation rate, well above the state average of 90.1%, and a very low dropout rate of 0.4%. While all three schools serve economically disadvantaged populations, McCrory's rate of students receiving free or reduced lunch (62%) is significantly lower than the 100% rate at both Bradford and Augusta. Interestingly, McCrory achieves these results with a moderate per-student spending of $14,577, while Augusta spends more ($16,541) but has the lowest graduation rate and state ranking, suggesting that how funds are used matters more than the total amount.

A notable characteristic of McCrory High School is its recent volatility in state rankings. The school has a history of strong performance, including 5-star ratings in 2015-2016 and 2016-2017, but has experienced dramatic swings in recent years—from a 2-star rating in 2023-2024 to a 4-star in 2024-2025, then back to a 2-star in 2025-2026. This inconsistency may be due to changes in student cohorts or testing, but the school has shown resilience by bouncing back from previous lows. Additionally, while McCrory excels in general mathematics, it struggles with higher-level courses like Algebra and Geometry, where proficiency rates fall below state averages. This pattern suggests students master foundational math concepts but face challenges with advanced abstract thinking.

242

Students ?

8.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,577

Per pupil spending ?

62%

Free/discounted lunch ?

509 North Jackson Street
McCrory, AR 72101

(870) 731-2851

District: McCrory School District

Feeder schools for McCrory High School:

Elementary:

McCrory Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.7%

African American:

10.7%

Hispanic:

4.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 91st percentile in 2016 → 46th in 2026

Strengths

✓95% graduate in 4 years — above the Arkansas average (90%)

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arkansas average (35% vs 41% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 45 percentile points since 2016

!Algebra scores 21 pts below the Arkansas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school35%

District avg41%

Arkansas avg41%

Middle school

183^rd of 327

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Bottom 44%▼ down 16 pts since 2016

From top 40% (2016) to bottom 44% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

159^th of 293

Arkansas public high schools ?

Bottom 46%▼ down 46 pts since 2016

From top 9% (2016) to bottom 46% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Arkansas High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

128^th of 251McCrory 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	47.6	183 of 327	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	55.9	129 of 324	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.4	135 of 335	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	74.0	68 of 330	79.4%	★★★★☆
2022	59.5	132 of 318	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	48.0	184 of 330	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	62.0	119 of 319	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	42.7	200 of 318	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	51.6	154 of 315	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	58.2	126 of 312	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	74.4	41 of 275	85.1%	★★★★☆
2014	78.4	37 of 280	86.8%	★★★★☆
2013	48.2	163 of 278	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	47.1	169 of 265	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2011	56.1	132 of 264	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	62.0	101 of 254	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	69.8	67 of 240	72.1%	★★★★☆
2008	50.5	129 of 223	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2007	73.1	48 of 225	78.7%	★★★★☆
2006	75.1	36 of 206	82.5%	★★★★☆
2005	68.4	65 of 208	68.8%	★★★☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	49.3	159 of 293	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	63.2	78 of 291	73.2%	★★★★☆
2024	44.2	171 of 305	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	48.7	152 of 295	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	68.5	65 of 282	77.0%	★★★★☆
2021	71.2	58 of 290	80.0%	★★★★☆
2019	58.8	103 of 282	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	77.1	33 of 263	87.5%	★★★★☆
2017	85.8	19 of 264	92.8%	★★★★★
2016	85.1	23 of 269	91.4%	★★★★★
2015	70.3	39 of 267	85.4%	★★★★☆
2014	67.6	49 of 268	81.7%	★★★★☆
2013	51.8	120 of 271	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2012	52.3	131 of 266	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	69.2	39 of 266	85.3%	★★★★☆
2010	68.6	44 of 262	83.2%	★★★★☆
2009	80.1	12 of 261	95.4%	★★★★★
2008	76.4	17 of 256	93.4%	★★★★★
2007	74.6	20 of 258	92.2%	★★★★★
2006	55.9	76 of 232	67.2%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics46%~ state avg

Science40%-4 vs state

Biology37%-6 vs state

Reading37%-4 vs state

English Language Arts31%-8 vs state

Geometry22%-4 vs state

Algebra16%-21 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 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 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
McCrory High School	Public	7-12	509 North Jackson Street	McCrory	72101	Woodruff County	McCrory School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 731-2851	242	28	8.7	62.0%	205 (84.7%)	26 (10.7%)	10 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	49.3	159^th of 293 public high schools	45.7%		63.2	78^th of 291 public high schools	73.2%	81	32.5	25.7	34.3	33.3	31.2	35.0	30.7	42.8	40.7	36.9	50.0	41.1	45.5		16.1	16.1		13.0	22.2	47.5	33.4	40.5	37.0	37.0	$14,577	$1,514	$13,064
Augusta High School	Public	7-12	10 Red Devil Drive	Augusta	72006	Woodruff County	Augusta School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 347-2515	145	44	3.2	100.0%	61 (42.1%)	76 (52.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.5%)	20.6	250^th of 293 public high schools	14.7%		13.3	270^th of 291 public high schools	7.2%	20	39.3	18.8	29.6	8.4	25.3	42.8	25.1	33.3	20.9	31.6	28.5	25.0	27.5		9.1	15.4				42.8	25.1	36.4	17.3	22.2	$16,541	$2,525	$14,016
Bradford High School	Public	7-12	504 W Main Street	Bradford	72020	White County	Bradford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 344-2607	185	39	4.7	100.0%	176 (95.1%)	4 (2.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	45	171^st of 293 public high schools	41.6%		30.6	222^nd of 291 public high schools	23.7%	51	22.9	29.1	35.3	30.0	29.2	20.0	35.5	32.4	33.3	30.0	14.3	0.0	9.6	64.3	21.7	37.8	45.5		16.2	25.8	45.2	34.9	41.3	40.0	$13,718	$500	$13,219

Frequently Asked Questions about McCrory High School

Is McCrory High School a good school?

McCrory High School ranks 159^th of 293 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is McCrory High School in?

McCrory School District

What schools feed into McCrory High School?

McCrory High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : McCrory Elementary School

How many students attend McCrory High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 242 students attended McCrory High School.

What is the racial makeup of McCrory High School?

Students at McCrory High School are 85% White, 11% African American, 4% Hispanic.

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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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