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Monticello High School

Public Grades 9-12

264^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 293 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 10% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Monticello High School in Monticello, AR, is a public school serving 506 students in grades 9-12 within the Monticello School District, which has a 1-star rating and ranks in the 23rd percentile statewide. The school has experienced a sharp decline in academic performance over the past few years, dropping from a 3-star rating and the 60th percentile in 2022-2023 to a 1-star rating and the 10th percentile in the most recent data. This rapid downturn is a significant concern for parents, as it suggests potential issues with curriculum, instruction, or school culture that may need immediate attention.

Academically, Monticello High School struggles the most in mathematics, with only 5.2% of students proficient in Algebra and 5.8% in Geometry, compared to state averages of 36.9% and 26.4%, respectively. This is especially striking when compared to nearby Drew Central High School, located just 1.39 miles away, where 43.8% of students are proficient in Algebra and 29.2% in Geometry—despite Drew Central serving a student population where nearly all qualify for free or reduced lunch. Monticello’s proficiency rates in Biology (20.2%) and English Language Arts (around 23%) also trail both Drew Central and state averages. On a positive note, the school’s graduation rate rebounded to 94.8% in 2024-2025, exceeding the state average of 90.1%, though this creates a paradox where students are graduating without demonstrating strong academic mastery.

Monticello High School serves a more economically diverse student body than its peers, with 52.17% of students receiving free or reduced lunch, compared to 99.41% at Drew Central and 100% at Warren High School. Despite this advantage, the school’s academic outcomes are far lower, and per-student spending has increased to $13,221, similar to Drew Central’s $13,366, raising questions about how funds are being used. For parents, this school presents a mixed picture: a high graduation rate but critically low test scores, especially in math, that could limit students’ future opportunities. A thorough review of instructional strategies and academic programs is essential to reverse the current trend.

506

Students ?

10.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,221

Per pupil spending ?

52.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

390 Clyde Ross
Monticello, AR 71655

(870) 367-4050

District: Monticello School District

Feeder schools for Monticello High School:

Elementary:	Monticello Elementary School
	Monticello Intermediate School
Middle:	Monticello Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.7%

African American:

38.3%

Hispanic:

5.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 35th percentile in 2016 → 10th in 2026

Strengths

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

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arkansas average (18% vs 39% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (10th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 25 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school18%

District avg29%

Arkansas avg39%

264^th of 293

Arkansas public high schools ?

Bottom 10%▼ down 25 pts since 2016

From bottom 35% (2016) to bottom 10% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

194^th of 251Monticello 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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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	15.2	264 of 293	9.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	26.2	235 of 291	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	39.8	189 of 305	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	57.2	118 of 295	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.7	148 of 282	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	50.7	142 of 290	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	50.2	150 of 282	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	37.9	181 of 263	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	46.2	152 of 264	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2016	39.7	176 of 269	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	44.9	120 of 267	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2014	48.9	142 of 268	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	40.8	176 of 271	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2012	46.8	154 of 266	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2011	44.8	152 of 266	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2010	54.7	99 of 262	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	59.3	78 of 261	70.1%	★★★★☆
2008	45.7	128 of 256	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	38.6	159 of 258	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2006	42.0	132 of 232	43.1%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Reading23%-17 vs state

English Language Arts22%-17 vs state

Biology20%-22 vs state

Geometry6%-21 vs state

Algebra5%-32 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2026)			ATLAS Reading (2026)			ATLAS Algebra (2026)		ATLAS Geometry (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 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 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
Monticello High School	Public	9-12	390 Clyde Ross	Monticello	71655	Drew County	Monticello School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 367-4050	506	46	10.9	52.2%	277 (54.7%)	194 (38.3%)	26 (5.1%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	15.2	264^th of 293 public high schools	9.9%		26.2	235^th of 291 public high schools	19.2%	29	22.4	22.5	22.5	24.3	22.6	23.4	5.2	5.2	20.0	1.1	5.8	54.5	7.1	20.2	$13,221	$796	$12,424
Monticello Occupational Education Center	Public	9-12	741 Scogin Dr	Monticello	71655	Drew County	Monticello Occupational Education Center	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 367-4060	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Arkansas Consolidate High School - Vera Lloyd	Public	5-12	745 Old Warren Road	Monticello	71655	Drew County	Division Of Youth Services School System	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(501) 682-1144	10	3	3.7	70.0%	4 (40.0%)	5 (50.0%)	1 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			0.0			6.7
Drew Central High School	Public	9-12	250 University Drive	Monticello	71655	Drew County	Drew Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 367-6076	340	30	11.4	99.4%	233 (68.5%)	69 (20.3%)	22 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.7%)	50.4	154^th of 293 public high schools	47.4%		48.2	147^th of 291 public high schools	49.5%	7	24.6	29.0	27.0	27.3	32.9	30.2	43.8	43.8	61.1	23.1	29.2		46.0	46.1	$13,366	$505	$12,861
Seacbec (Warren)	Public	9-12	800 N Walnut St	Warren	71671	Bradley County	Warren School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 226-6920	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Warren High School	Public	9-12	931 North Myrtle	Warren	71671	Bradley County	Warren School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 226-6736	480	47	10.3	100.0%	148 (30.8%)	172 (35.8%)	135 (28.1%)	2 (0.4%)	6 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.3%)	22.1	246^th of 293 public high schools	16.0%		35.1	203^rd of 291 public high schools	30.2%	43	21.5	19.0	20.4	25.6	19.0	22.6	23.5	23.2		9.1	8.8		12.4	11.8	$17,289	$1,312	$15,977

Frequently Asked Questions about Monticello High School

What district is Monticello High School in?

Monticello School District

Is Monticello High School a good school?

Monticello High School ranks in the bottom 9.9% of Arkansas high schools.

What schools feed into Monticello High School?

Monticello High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Monticello Elementary School
Elementary : Monticello Intermediate School
Middle : Monticello Middle School

How many students attend Monticello High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 506 students attended Monticello High School.

What is the racial makeup of Monticello High School?

Students at Monticello High School are 55% White, 38% African American, 5% 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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