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Pangburn High School

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Pangburn High School ranks 103 rd of 293 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

103^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 293 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 65% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Pangburn High School is a small, rural public school in Pangburn, Arkansas, serving 326 students in grades 7 through 12 as part of the Pangburn School District, which holds a 4-star rating and ranks in the top 30% of Arkansas districts.

This school truly shines in keeping students on track to graduate. With a graduation rate of 94.8% (well above the state average of 88.9%) and a dropout rate of just 0.3%, Pangburn creates a supportive environment where nearly every student stays and succeeds. A key factor is its incredibly low student-teacher ratio of 5.8:1, which allows for personalized attention—far smaller than nearby Searcy High School (10.4:1) or Heber Springs High School (8.1:1). Academically, the school excels in Biology, with 48.9% of students proficient compared to the state's 42.7%, and in 7th-grade Math, where 54.8% of students are proficient—10.6 points above the state average. However, advanced math is a challenge: only 29% of students are proficient in Algebra and 27.8% in Geometry, both below state averages. This is a common hurdle for small schools with limited course offerings.

Compared to nearby schools, Pangburn stands out for its student retention. For instance, Riverview High School has a dropout rate of 4.1% and a graduation rate of 89.6%, while Rose Bud High School has a 1.3% dropout rate and 88.6% graduation rate. Pangburn also outperforms Riverview in nearly every subject. While its state ranking has fluctuated—from 32nd in 2022-2023 to 103rd currently—this volatility is typical for small schools where a single class can shift averages. Overall, Pangburn offers a safe, personalized education that prioritizes student success, making it a strong choice for families seeking a close-knit school community.

326

Students ?

5.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,093

Per pupil spending ?

56.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1100 Short St
Pangburn, AR 72121

(501) 728-3513

District: Pangburn School District

Feeder schools for Pangburn High School:

Elementary:

Pangburn Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.9%

Hispanic:

3.7%

Two or more races:

1.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 84th percentile in 2016 → 65th in 2026

Strengths

✓95% graduate in 4 years — above the Arkansas average (89%)

✓Above the Arkansas median (65th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 6 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 19 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school40%

District avg46%

Arkansas avg41%

Middle school

144^th of 327

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Top 44%▼ down 19 pts since 2016

From top 25% (2016) to top 44% (2026)

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★★★★★

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High school

103^rd of 293

Arkansas public high schools ?

Top 35%▼ down 19 pts since 2016

From top 16% (2016) to top 35% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Arkansas High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

74^th of 251Pangburn 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	55.1	144 of 327	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	53.5	145 of 324	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	45.1	182 of 335	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	54.3	160 of 330	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	77.2	50 of 318	84.3%	★★★★☆
2021	64.3	112 of 330	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	53.0	154 of 319	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	77.2	51 of 318	84.0%	★★★★☆
2017	46.8	180 of 315	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2016	68.9	77 of 312	75.3%	★★★★☆
2015	70.5	55 of 275	80.0%	★★★★☆
2014	53.0	143 of 280	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2013	73.3	64 of 278	77.0%	★★★★☆
2012	64.7	100 of 265	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	66.6	91 of 264	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	45.4	169 of 254	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2009	32.7	185 of 240	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	44.2	149 of 223	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2007	36.5	178 of 225	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	37.2	149 of 206	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	23.4	178 of 208	14.4%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	60.4	103 of 293	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	72.8	50 of 291	82.8%	★★★★☆
2024	65.9	82 of 305	73.1%	★★★★☆
2023	83.4	32 of 295	89.2%	★★★★☆
2022	66.7	69 of 282	75.5%	★★★★☆
2021	52.4	132 of 290	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	50.4	149 of 282	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	53.8	117 of 263	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	54.7	115 of 264	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	77.4	44 of 269	83.6%	★★★★☆
2015	67.9	43 of 267	83.9%	★★★★☆
2014	57.7	96 of 268	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	68.2	49 of 271	81.9%	★★★★☆
2012	71.0	42 of 266	84.2%	★★★★☆
2011	70.5	33 of 266	87.6%	★★★★☆
2010	61.6	69 of 262	73.7%	★★★★☆
2009	64.8	56 of 261	78.5%	★★★★☆
2008	44.0	135 of 256	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2007	56.9	79 of 258	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2006	44.8	124 of 232	46.6%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Biology49%+6 vs state

Mathematics46%~ state avg

Science46%~ state avg

Reading39%~ state avg

English Language Arts36%-3 vs state

Algebra29%-8 vs state

Geometry28%~ state avg

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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 11th 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 All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pangburn High School	Public	7-12	1100 Short St	Pangburn	72121	White County	Pangburn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 728-3513	326	56	5.8	56.4%	303 (92.9%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.7%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	60.4	103^rd of 293 public high schools	64.8%		72.8	50^th of 291 public high schools	82.8%	53	34.0	34.9	37.5	37.5	36.0	37.8	30.3	45.9	41.7	39.0	54.8	34.2	46.2		18.2	29.0		13.8		27.8	49.1	41.9	45.8		50.0	48.9	$13,093	$905	$12,187
White County Central High School	Public	7-12	3259 Hwy 157	Judsonia	72081	White County	White County Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 729-3947	370	29	12.8	64.6%	321 (86.8%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (10.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.7%)	66.3	77^th of 293 public high schools	73.7%		51.8	127^th of 291 public high schools	56.4%	50	39.2	50.7	51.8	34.5	44.6	39.3	50.7	48.2	38.2	44.6	46.4	40.4	43.3	95.0	56.1	68.9	53.9	10.8		20.0	37.5	50.0	44.3		45.3	43.1	$13,388	$1,538	$11,850
Heber Springs High School	Public	9-12	1100 W Pine St	Heber Springs	72543	Cleburne County	Heber Springs School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 362-3141	483	59	8.1	43.9%	426 (88.2%)	2 (0.4%)	36 (7.5%)	6 (1.2%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.9%)	68.5	65^th of 293 public high schools	77.8%		78.7	36^th of 291 public high schools	87.6%	29			34.8	47.7	41.0			37.6	46.2	41.7					31.9	31.6	68.0	19.7		28.6				95.5	60.2	66.5	$12,051	$712	$11,339
Searcy High School	Public	9-12	301 N Ella	Searcy	72143	White County	Searcy School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 268-8315	1,220	116	10.4	39.4%	844 (69.2%)	130 (10.7%)	130 (10.7%)	13 (1.1%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	100 (8.2%)	64.7	84^th of 293 public high schools	71.3%		53.7	120^th of 291 public high schools	58.8%	36			44.5	43.1	43.8			47.4	44.5	46.0					26.9	26.5	63.6	13.0	0.0	24.5				92.9	35.8	47.5	$10,813	$658	$10,156
Asu Beebe Regional Career Center - Searcy	Public	9-12	1800 East Moore Avenue	Searcy	72143	White County	Asu Beebe Regional Career Center - Searcy	No	No	No	No	(501) 724-3614	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Midland High School	Public	7-12	741 Main St	Pleasant Plains	72568	Independence County	Midland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 345-2610	222	46	4.8	100.0%	211 (95.0%)	2 (0.9%)	5 (2.3%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	54.8	128^th of 293 public high schools	56.3%		36.5	196^th of 291 public high schools	32.6%	68	29.2	51.8	45.7	22.8	37.1	33.3	51.8	54.3	34.3	43.8	29.2	52.2	40.4		29.4	36.9		9.4		11.7	29.1	51.8	41.2		39.4	41.1	$13,242	$446	$12,796
Riverview High School	Public	9-12	810 Raider Dr	Searcy	72143	White County	Riverview School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 279-7700	340	76	4.4	70.9%	214 (62.9%)	39 (11.5%)	64 (18.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	19 (5.6%)	44.1	174^th of 293 public high schools	40.6%		42	173^rd of 291 public high schools	40.5%	1			31.7	39.0	35.2			35.3	39.0	37.1					21.1	21.1	22.7	12.7		14.6					28.2	26.0	$14,759	$1,883	$12,876
Rose Bud High School	Public	7-12	124 School Road	Rose Bud	72137	White County	Rose Bud School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 556-5404	308	69	4.4	55.5%	286 (92.9%)	2 (0.6%)	16 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	66.5	76^th of 293 public high schools	74.1%		80.2	31^st of 291 public high schools	89.3%	45	42.9	31.5	50.0	40.5	41.0	36.7	37.0	50.0	40.4	41.0	51.1	62.2	56.4		59.5	64.2		0.0		5.2	42.9	38.9	40.7		35.0	36.1	$14,725	$817	$13,908
Concord High School	Public	7-12	10920 Heber Springs Road North	Concord	72523	Cleburne County	Concord School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 668-3522	173	39	4.4	50.3%	165 (95.4%)	2 (1.2%)	5 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	69.5	59^th of 293 public high schools	79.9%		68.9	57^th of 291 public high schools	80.4%	2	39.1	26.0	27.8	50.0	37.5	39.1	30.4	33.3	50.0	39.6	39.1	60.8	50.0		17.7	17.7		29.1		28.2	34.8	34.7	34.8		51.6	50.0	$14,857	$1,176	$13,681
Bald Knob High School	Public	9-12	901 North Hickory	Bald Knob	72010	White County	Bald Knob School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 724-6464	326	56	5.8	52.1%	289 (88.7%)	5 (1.5%)	13 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.2%)	52.4	140^th of 293 public high schools	52.2%		41.8	174^th of 291 public high schools	40.2%	34			59.7	33.7	44.9			62.7	33.7	46.2					24.2	24.2	67.8	5.0		25.9					10.2	11.1	$12,210	$812	$11,398

Frequently Asked Questions about Pangburn High School

What is the racial makeup of Pangburn High School?

Students at Pangburn High School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Pangburn High School in?

Pangburn School District

Is Pangburn High School a good school?

Pangburn High School ranks 103^rd of 293 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Pangburn High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 326 students attended Pangburn High School.

What schools feed into Pangburn High School?

Pangburn High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Pangburn Elementary School

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2025–26 ATLAS test scoresJul 13, 2026

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