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Melbourne High School

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Melbourne High School ranks 40 th of 293 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

40^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 293 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 86% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Melbourne High School is a public school in the small town of Melbourne, Arkansas, serving 381 students in grades 7 through 12 as part of the highly-rated Melbourne School District.

Melbourne High School stands out for its consistent academic performance and strong math program. Over the last five years, the school has never ranked lower than 51st in the state, peaking at #8. This reliability makes it a trusted choice compared to nearby schools like Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School, which has recently surged in rankings, and Calico Rock High School and Izard County Consolidated High School, which have fluctuated more. A key strength is mathematics: 51% of students are proficient, well above the state average of 44.1%, and an exceptional 92.4% of 8th graders are proficient in Algebra. The school also benefits from a very low student-to-teacher ratio of 7:1 and a high graduation rate of 93.1%. Additionally, Melbourne spends $12,645 per student—the lowest among its nearby competitors—while achieving better outcomes than Calico Rock and Izard County, suggesting efficient use of resources.

However, there are areas for growth. While math is a standout, science proficiency (39%) falls below the state average (44%), and English Language Arts and Reading scores trail those of Cave City. The school also shows a pattern where 7th graders significantly outperform state averages, but by 10th grade, performance is closer to the state norm, which may indicate a need to strengthen upper-grade instruction. Despite these challenges, Melbourne excels at keeping students on track, with a dropout rate of just 0.2%, making it a solid, well-rounded option for families seeking a stable and supportive high school environment.

381

Students ?

7.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,645

Per pupil spending ?

45.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

310 Bearkat Drive
Melbourne, AR 72556

(870) 368-4345

District: Melbourne School District

Feeder schools for Melbourne High School:

Elementary:

Melbourne Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.8%

Hispanic:

3.4%

Asian:

1.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 97th percentile in 2022 → 86th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 14% of Arkansas high schools

✓Small classes — about 7 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 97th-percentile peak (2022) to 86th (2026)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school44%

District avg53%

Arkansas avg41%

Middle school

112^th of 327

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Top 34%▼ down 19 pts since 2016

From top 15% (2016) to top 34% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Arkansas Middle Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

40^th of 293

Arkansas public high schools ?

Top 14%▲ up 7 pts since 2016

From top 20% (2016) to top 14% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Arkansas High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

23^rd of 251Melbourne 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	62.2	112 of 327	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	38.9	213 of 324	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	60.2	105 of 335	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	81.3	40 of 330	87.9%	★★★★☆
2022	78.6	45 of 318	85.8%	★★★★☆
2021	86.8	27 of 330	91.8%	★★★★★
2019	73.7	66 of 319	79.3%	★★★★☆
2018	74.9	60 of 318	81.1%	★★★★☆
2017	72.3	61 of 315	80.6%	★★★★☆
2016	75.3	47 of 312	84.9%	★★★★☆
2015	48.4	130 of 275	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	71.5	66 of 280	76.4%	★★★★☆
2013	77.9	33 of 278	88.1%	★★★★☆
2012	79.8	23 of 265	91.3%	★★★★★
2011	84.0	15 of 264	94.3%	★★★★★
2010	73.2	56 of 254	78.0%	★★★★☆
2009	67.4	82 of 240	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	82.9	18 of 223	91.9%	★★★★★
2007	63.8	82 of 225	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	84.4	13 of 206	93.7%	★★★★★
2005	72.7	46 of 208	77.9%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	75.0	40 of 293	86.3%	★★★★☆
2025	71.9	51 of 291	82.5%	★★★★☆
2024	89.2	15 of 305	95.1%	★★★★★
2023	93.4	9 of 295	96.9%	★★★★★
2022	91.7	8 of 282	97.2%	★★★★★
2021	73.7	49 of 290	83.1%	★★★★☆
2019	78.4	31 of 282	89.0%	★★★★☆
2018	71.8	46 of 263	82.5%	★★★★☆
2017	56.9	106 of 264	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	73.2	55 of 269	79.6%	★★★★☆
2015	59.1	70 of 267	73.8%	★★★★☆
2014	69.4	44 of 268	83.6%	★★★★☆
2013	66.0	62 of 271	77.1%	★★★★☆
2012	58.0	102 of 266	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	74.8	22 of 266	91.7%	★★★★★
2010	75.2	20 of 262	92.4%	★★★★★
2009	70.3	36 of 261	86.2%	★★★★☆
2008	64.2	52 of 256	79.7%	★★★★☆
2007	60.7	64 of 258	75.2%	★★★★☆
2006	64.4	44 of 232	81.0%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics51%+7 vs state

Algebra46%+9 vs state

Reading45%+5 vs state

Biology45%~ state avg

English Language Arts42%+3 vs state

Science39%-5 vs state

Geometry33%+6 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 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
Melbourne High School	Public	7-12	310 Bearkat Drive	Melbourne	72556	Izard County	Melbourne School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 368-4345	381	54	7.0	45.7%	361 (94.8%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.4%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	75	40^th of 293 public high schools	86.3%		71.9	51^st of 291 public high schools	82.5%	11	39.7	38.3	44.7	47.4	42.3	46.1	38.3	48.2	49.2	45.4	57.1	42.6	51.0	92.4	30.9	45.5	57.1	24.4	32.7	41.3	36.7	39.0		45.1		45.1	$12,645	$849	$11,797
Ozarka College Technical Center	Public	9-12	218 College Drive	Melbourne	72556	Izard County	Ozarka College Technical Center	No	No	No	No	(870) 368-7371	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Izard County Consolidated High School	Public	9-12	5068 North Ar 9	Brockwell	72517	Izard County	Izard County Consolidated School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 258-7788	218	28	7.6	98.6%	208 (95.4%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.4%)	53.2	135^th of 293 public high schools	53.9%		39.1	183^rd of 291 public high schools	37.1%	48			37.2	37.3	37.2			39.3	37.3	38.3					11.1	11.1	33.3	23.5	26.0				92.8	40.7		56.5	$17,562	$1,944	$15,618
Calico Rock High School	Public	7-12	1 Pirate Place	Calico Rock	72519	Izard County	Calico Rock School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 297-3745	176	28	6.2	98.3%	172 (97.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	59.5	109^th of 293 public high schools	62.8%		59.9	89^th of 291 public high schools	69.4%	20	44.0	40.7	35.7	34.6	38.7	44.0	40.7	39.3	30.7	38.7	36.0	48.1	42.3		44.4	44.4		24.0	21.4	52.0	40.7	46.2		40.0		40.0	$15,308	$979	$14,329
Cave City High Career & Collegiate Preparatory School	Public, Charter	9-12	711 N. Main	Cave City	72521	Sharp County	Cave City School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(870) 283-3333	375	64	5.8	79.2%	343 (91.5%)	11 (2.9%)	10 (2.7%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	94.8	6^th of 293 public high schools	98.0%		86.7	18^th of 291 public high schools	93.8%	12			62.9	62.8	62.8			57.3	64.1	60.5					49.5	49.5		43.4	43.4					64.7	25.0	59.3	$15,288	$2,190	$13,098

Frequently Asked Questions about Melbourne High School

What schools feed into Melbourne High School?

Melbourne High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Melbourne Elementary School

What district is Melbourne High School in?

Melbourne School District

How many students attend Melbourne High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 381 students attended Melbourne High School.

Is Melbourne High School a good school?

Melbourne High School ranks 40^th of 293 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Melbourne High School?

Students at Melbourne High School are 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

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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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