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Mountainburg High School

Q: Is Mountainburg High School a good school?

Mountainburg High School ranks 163 rd of 293 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades 9-12

163^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 293 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 44% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Mountainburg High School is a small, rural school in Mountainburg, AR, serving 185 students in grades 9-12, and is part of the Mountainburg School District.

This school faces significant economic challenges, with 97.3% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, a rate far higher than nearby Alma High School (41.9%) or Van Buren High School (57.87%). Despite this, Mountainburg has a very low student-to-teacher ratio of 8.4:1, which can mean more individualized attention. Academically, the school shows a striking contrast: while only 9.1% of students are proficient in Algebra—well below the state average of 36.9%—the school excels in Biology, with 51.8% proficiency, outperforming the state average of 42.7% and even topping Ozark Junior Senior High School (48.1%). This strength in science is a unique bright spot. However, the graduation rate is inconsistent, dropping from 94.1% in 2022-2023 to 82.0% in 2024-2025, which is below the state average of 90.1%.

Compared to its closest peer, Cedarville High School, which has a similar poverty rate (98.8%), Mountainburg lags significantly in math (9.1% vs. 38.4% in Algebra) but performs better in English Language Arts (37.3% vs. 17.5%) and Biology (51.8% vs. 30.9%). This suggests that while poverty is a factor, other elements like teaching quality or curriculum play a role. The school’s per-pupil spending ($10,952) is the lowest among nearby schools, and its state ranking has fluctuated, rising from the 24th percentile in 2016-2017 to the 44th percentile in 2025-2026, but with notable dips. For parents, Mountainburg offers small class sizes and a surprising strength in science, but math achievement and graduation rate consistency are key areas to watch.

185

Students ?

8.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

97.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

129 Highway 71 SW
Mountainburg, AR 72946

(479) 369-2146

District: Mountainburg School District

Feeder schools for Mountainburg High School:

Elementary:	Mountainburg Elementary School
Middle:	Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.7%

Hispanic:

5.4%

Two or more races:

2.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 34th percentile in 2015 → 44th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 10 percentile points since 2015

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arkansas average (33% vs 39% meeting standards)

!Graduation rate below the Arkansas average (82% vs 90%)

!Algebra scores 28 pts below the Arkansas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school33%

District avg34%

Arkansas avg39%

163^rd of 293

Arkansas public high schools ?

Bottom 44%▲ up 14 pts since 2016

From bottom 31% (2016) to bottom 44% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

152^nd of 251Mountainburg 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	48.0	163 of 293	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.0	187 of 305	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	52.9	139 of 295	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	46.4	158 of 282	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.8	157 of 290	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	44.4	171 of 282	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	38.9	179 of 263	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	32.2	200 of 264	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	37.6	186 of 269	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2015	34.3	176 of 267	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2014	50.5	135 of 268	49.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	57.0	99 of 271	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	52.1	132 of 266	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	56.4	108 of 266	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	65.6	53 of 262	79.8%	★★★★☆
2009	60.7	72 of 261	72.4%	★★★★☆
2008	41.2	154 of 256	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2007	55.3	88 of 258	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2006	72.1	24 of 232	89.7%	★★★★★

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Biology52%+9 vs state

Reading41%~ state avg

English Language Arts37%~ state avg

Algebra9%-28 vs state

Geometry7%-19 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 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	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 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
Mountainburg High School	Public, Charter	9-12	129 Highway 71 SW	Mountainburg	72946	Crawford County	Mountainburg School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(479) 369-2146	185	22	8.4	97.3%	166 (89.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.4%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)	48	163^rd of 293 public high schools	44.4%					(n/a)		42.3	32.0	37.3		44.2	38.0	41.2				9.5	9.1	12.9	2.8	7.4			44.7	51.8
Alma High School	Public	9-12	101 East Main	Alma	72921	Crawford County	Alma School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 632-2162	981	120	8.1	41.9%	799 (81.4%)	15 (1.5%)	65 (6.6%)	11 (1.1%)	30 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (6.2%)	80.7	25^th of 293 public high schools	91.5%		75.8	41^st of 291 public high schools	85.9%	16		46.7	46.9	46.7		47.9	47.3	47.6				40.1	40.1	91.7	28.5	40.2			50.6	50.2	$12,932	$738	$12,194
Mulberry High School	Public	9-12	203 W. Fifth St.	Mulberry	72947	Crawford County	Mulberry Pleasant View Bi County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 997-1363	130	23	5.7	100.0%	121 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	1 (0.8%)	2 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)	16.2	261^st of 293 public high schools	10.9%		33.4	211^th of 291 public high schools	27.5%	50		17.5	17.5	17.5		22.5	22.5	22.5				8.1	7.9		2.6	2.6			27.5	28.5	$17,088	$1,669	$15,420
Cedarville High School	Public	9-12	9500 Pirates Point	Cedarville	72932	Crawford County	Cedarville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 474-7021	250	25	10.1	98.8%	203 (81.2%)	1 (0.4%)	15 (6.0%)	3 (1.2%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (10.4%)	72.2	47^th of 293 public high schools	84.0%		63.9	76^th of 291 public high schools	73.9%	29		37.8	36.9	37.4		42.2	45.6	44.0				38.4	38.4		27.7	30.9			62.0	62.0	$16,413	$1,538	$14,875
Van Buren High School	Public	10-12	2001 Pointer Trail	Van Buren	72956	Crawford County	Van Buren School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 474-6821	1,232	115	10.7	57.9%	750 (60.9%)	31 (2.5%)	307 (24.9%)	34 (2.8%)	19 (1.5%)	3 (0.2%)	88 (7.1%)	62.6	92^nd of 293 public high schools	68.6%		66.4	66^th of 291 public high schools	77.3%	26			44.6	44.6			43.7	43.7							14.2	14.4			38.4	38.2	$12,386	$536	$11,850
Ozark Junior Senior High School	Public	8-12	1631 Hillbilly Dr.	Ozark	72949	Franklin County	Ozark School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 667-4116	629	65	9.7	51.2%	566 (90.0%)	2 (0.3%)	29 (4.6%)	6 (1.0%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	20 (3.2%)	59.7	107^th of 293 public high schools	63.5%		70.3	55^th of 291 public high schools	81.1%	52	31.1	35.9	40.3	35.5	31.1	36.0	41.8	35.9	34.7	34.7	74.2	20.4	33.6	80.0	22.0	28.3	36.3	36.3	48.1	48.1	$11,961	$705	$11,256

Frequently Asked Questions about Mountainburg High School

What is the racial makeup of Mountainburg High School?

Students at Mountainburg High School are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

What district is Mountainburg High School in?

Mountainburg School District

Is Mountainburg High School a good school?

Mountainburg High School ranks 163^rd of 293 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Mountainburg High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 185 students attended Mountainburg High School.

What schools feed into Mountainburg High School?

Mountainburg High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Mountainburg Elementary School
Middle : Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy

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2025–26 ATLAS test scoresNewJul 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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