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Pottsville High School

Public Grades 10-12

22^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 293 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 92% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Pottsville High School in Pottsville, AR, is a small, high-performing school serving 404 students in grades 10 through 12, and it stands out as a premier educational choice in the Arkansas River Valley region. Part of the highly-regarded Pottsville School District (ranked 16th out of 251 districts in Arkansas), the school boasts a very low student-to-teacher ratio of 5:1 and a strong academic reputation, consistently ranking in the top 30% of Arkansas high schools over the past decade. With only 34.65% of students receiving free/reduced lunch, the school has a lower rate of economic disadvantage compared to many nearby schools, which often correlates with higher academic performance.

Academically, Pottsville is a clear leader in its region, ranking 22nd out of 293 schools in Arkansas (92nd percentile) for the 2025-2026 school year, far surpassing its closest neighbors like Dardanelle High School (64th) and Russellville High School (83rd). The school significantly outperforms state averages in English Language Arts (52% vs. 39.4%), Reading (52.8% vs. 40.4%), and Biology (52.7% vs. 42.7%). Its Geometry proficiency (43.2%) is nearly double the state average (26.4%) and far exceeds Dardanelle's 27.3%. However, an interesting anomaly exists in math: while Geometry scores are exceptional, Algebra proficiency is lower at 40.2%, likely because top math students are accelerated into Geometry in 9th grade, leaving a less proficient cohort in Algebra.

Pottsville's ranking history shows resilience, bouncing back from a dip to 84th place in 2024-2025 to 22nd in 2025-2026, though this volatility may be due to its smaller cohort size. The school also demonstrates efficient spending, with $13,371 per student—less than nearby Russellville School District ($14,609) and South Conway County School District ($13,995)—while achieving significantly higher outcomes. Overall, Pottsville stands alone in the top tier of schools in the region, with Dardanelle and Russellville forming a solid second tier, and schools like Atkins High School, Hector High School, Dover High School, Morrilton Senior High School, and Wonderview High School in a lower tier.

404

Students ?

5.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,371

Per pupil spending ?

34.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

500 Apache Drive
Pottsville, AR 72858

(479) 968-6334

District: Pottsville School District

Feeder schools for Pottsville High School:

Elementary:	Pottsville Elementary School
Middle:	Pottsville Junior High School
	Pottsville Middle Grade

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.6%

Hispanic:

9.2%

Asian:

2.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 87th percentile in 2016 → 92nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (50% vs 39% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 8% of Arkansas high schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 5 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school50%

District avg50%

Arkansas avg39%

22^nd of 293

Arkansas public high schools ?

Top 8%▲ up 5 pts since 2016

From top 13% (2016) to top 8% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

16^th of 251Pottsville 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	82.0	22 of 293	92.5%	★★★★★
2025	62.5	84 of 291	71.1%	★★★★☆
2024	76.6	42 of 305	86.2%	★★★★☆
2023	89.1	20 of 295	93.2%	★★★★★
2022	75.5	43 of 282	84.8%	★★★★☆
2021	79.1	34 of 290	88.3%	★★★★☆
2019	90.7	9 of 282	96.8%	★★★★★
2018	85.5	16 of 263	93.9%	★★★★★
2017	80.0	32 of 264	87.9%	★★★★☆
2016	81.2	34 of 269	87.4%	★★★★☆
2015	75.9	20 of 267	92.5%	★★★★★
2014	81.7	15 of 268	94.4%	★★★★★
2013	61.1	84 of 271	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	64.9	62 of 266	76.7%	★★★★☆
2011	61.4	77 of 266	71.1%	★★★★☆
2010	54.1	101 of 262	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	64.6	58 of 261	77.8%	★★★★☆
2008	28.7	196 of 256	23.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	63.1	56 of 258	78.3%	★★★★☆
2006	51.2	100 of 232	56.9%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Reading53%+12 vs state

Biology53%+10 vs state

English Language Arts52%+13 vs state

Geometry43%+17 vs state

Algebra40%+3 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 All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pottsville High School	Public	10-12	500 Apache Drive	Pottsville	72858	Pope County	Pottsville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 968-6334	404	80	5.0	34.7%	346 (85.6%)	6 (1.5%)	37 (9.2%)	8 (2.0%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	82	22^nd of 293 public high schools	92.5%		62.5	84^th of 291 public high schools	71.1%	62			48.0	55.9	52.0			49.6	55.9	52.8					40.2	40.2	91.4	20.9	43.2				89.3	40.7	52.7	$13,371	$337	$13,033
Atkins High School	Public	9-12	403 Avenue Three NW	Atkins	72823	Pope County	Atkins School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 641-7872	317	76	4.1	67.8%	295 (93.1%)	7 (2.2%)	7 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.9%)	47.3	165^th of 293 public high schools	43.7%		53.7	119^th of 291 public high schools	59.1%	46			24.3	32.9	28.5			27.1	41.5	34.3					35.6	35.0	54.6	16.2	21.0					35.9	34.9	$13,419	$810	$12,609
Russellville High School	Public	9-12	2203 S Knoxville	Russellville	72802	Pope County	Russellville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 968-3151	1,281	120	10.6	56.9%	721 (56.3%)	73 (5.7%)	379 (29.6%)	24 (1.9%)	5 (0.4%)	3 (0.2%)	76 (5.9%)	64.9	83^rd of 293 public high schools	71.7%		70.5	53^rd of 291 public high schools	81.8%	30				41.9	41.6				43.4	43.2								12.8	12.6					47.9	47.3	$14,609	$1,594	$13,015
Ark Technical Univeristy Career Center	Public	9-12	215 West O Street	Russellville	72801	Pope County	Ark Technical Univeristy Career Center	No	No	No	No	(844) 804-2628	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Dardanelle High School	Public	9-12	1079 North State Hwy 28	Dardanelle	72834	Yell County	Dardanelle School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 229-4655	686	89	7.7	65.5%	371 (54.1%)	15 (2.2%)	272 (39.7%)	8 (1.2%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.5%)	68.6	64^th of 293 public high schools	78.2%		81.1	26^th of 291 public high schools	91.1%	38			38.8	38.5	38.7			40.0	39.7	39.8					46.2	45.9	70.6	22.7	27.3					55.0	54.0	$12,184	$755	$11,430
Dover High School	Public	9-12	101 Pirates Loop	Dover	72837	Pope County	Dover School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 331-2120	375	87	4.3	54.9%	343 (91.5%)	3 (0.8%)	12 (3.2%)	3 (0.8%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.4%)	50.7	151^st of 293 public high schools	48.5%		63	81^st of 291 public high schools	72.2%	70			44.3	32.6	38.4			45.6	33.8	39.6					13.0	14.0	68.0	9.7	26.2				82.4	34.8	45.3	$13,519	$403	$13,117
Hector High School	Public	9-12	11601 Sr 27	Hector	72843	Pope County	Hector School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 284-3536	227	36	6.2	100.0%	218 (96.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46.1	169^th of 293 public high schools	42.3%		58	99^th of 291 public high schools	66.0%	70			26.5	41.0	34.6			30.6	42.6	37.3					13.5	13.5	41.7	9.1	16.1					40.0	41.0	$12,507	$494	$12,013
Morrilton Senior High School	Public	9-12	701 E Harding St	Morrilton	72110	Conway County	South Conway County School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 354-9430	688	152	4.5		446 (64.8%)	131 (19.0%)	71 (10.3%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (4.7%)	52.7	137^th of 293 public high schools	53.2%		59.1	94^th of 291 public high schools	67.7%	43			37.5	35.2	36.4			44.9	38.3	41.9					29.1	28.9	55.3	10.0	24.7				66.0	29.1	41.0	$13,995	$676	$13,319
Uaccm Technical Center	Public	9-12	1537 University Blvd.	Morrilton	72210	Conway County	Uaccm Technical Center	No	No	No	No	(501) 954-2465	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Wonderview High School	Public	7-12	2436 Highway 95	Hattieville	72063	Conway County	Wonderview School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 354-8668	226	35	6.5	61.1%	211 (93.4%)	3 (1.3%)	5 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.7%)	17.4	260^th of 293 public high schools	11.3%		30.6	221^st of 291 public high schools	24.1%	39	23.5	20.0	22.9	23.7	22.5	23.5	25.7	25.8	23.7	24.6	41.2	13.0	29.8	23.1	0.0	9.7	5.9	0.0	2.4	26.4	16.7	21.4		23.7	23.1	$13,722	$1,208	$12,514

Frequently Asked Questions about Pottsville High School

What schools feed into Pottsville High School?

Pottsville High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Pottsville Elementary School
Middle : Pottsville Junior High School
Middle : Pottsville Middle Grade

Is Pottsville High School a good school?

Yes. Pottsville High School ranks in the top 7.5% of Arkansas high schools.

How many students attend Pottsville High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 404 students attended Pottsville High School.

What is the racial makeup of Pottsville High School?

Students at Pottsville High School are 86% White, 9% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

What district is Pottsville High School in?

Pottsville School District

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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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