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Prairie Grove High School

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Prairie Grove High School ranks 41 st of 293 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades 9-12

41^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 293 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 86% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Prairie Grove High School is a mid-sized public high school in Prairie Grove, AR, serving 620 students in grades 9-12 and part of the highly-rated Prairie Grove School District, which ranks in the top 11% of districts in Arkansas. This school stands out for its exceptional and consistent statewide performance, ranking 41st out of 293 high schools in the state—far ahead of nearby schools like Lincoln High School (230th) and Greenland High School (123rd), and competitive with Farmington High School (54th). Its strongest academic area is literacy, with 47.2% of students proficient in English Language Arts and 50.5% in Reading, significantly above the state average and on par with the much larger Fayetteville High School.

A key differentiator is the school's remarkably low student-to-teacher ratio of 8.9 to 1, offering a personalized learning environment that far exceeds the state average and larger schools like Har-Ber High School (13.3). This small class size likely contributes to strong academic outcomes, though the school faces challenges in Algebra, where proficiency dropped to 13% in 2024-2025 before rebounding to 34.5%—still below the district average. Additionally, 9th graders significantly outperformed 10th graders in subjects like Biology (76.2% vs. 35.8%) and Geometry (63.7% vs. 23.9%), suggesting a need to review curriculum for upperclassmen.

Prairie Grove is also notable for its efficient spending, at $11,365 per student in 2023-2024, which is less than lower-performing neighbors like West Fork High School and the high-performing Fayetteville High School ($14,846). While it trails the elite Haas Hall Academy in test scores, it offers a compelling alternative with a strong literacy focus, small classes, and efficient resource use, making it a top-tier option in Northwest Arkansas.

620

Students ?

8.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,365

Per pupil spending ?

39.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

500 Cole Drive
Prairie Grove, AR 72753

(479) 846-4212

District: Prairie Grove School District

Feeder schools for Prairie Grove High School:

Elementary:	Prairie Grove Elementary School
Middle:	Prairie Grove Junior High School
	Prairie Grove Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.7%

Hispanic:

10.3%

Two or more races:

3.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 82nd percentile in 2015 → 86th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (45% vs 39% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 14% of Arkansas high schools

✓93% graduate in 4 years — above the Arkansas average (89%)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school45%

District avg45%

Arkansas avg39%

41^st of 293

Arkansas public high schools ?

Top 14%▼ down 5 pts since 2016

From top 9% (2016) to top 14% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

28^th of 251Prairie Grove 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	74.9	41 of 293	86.0%	★★★★☆
2025	63.1	79 of 291	72.9%	★★★★☆
2024	76.7	41 of 305	86.6%	★★★★☆
2023	68.0	74 of 295	74.9%	★★★★☆
2022	65.0	74 of 282	73.8%	★★★★☆
2021	72.5	52 of 290	82.1%	★★★★☆
2019	68.5	53 of 282	81.2%	★★★★☆
2017	73.9	46 of 264	82.6%	★★★★☆
2016	84.6	24 of 269	91.1%	★★★★★
2015	65.0	48 of 267	82.0%	★★★★☆
2014	65.9	57 of 268	78.7%	★★★★☆
2013	73.8	32 of 271	88.2%	★★★★☆
2012	66.4	57 of 266	78.6%	★★★★☆
2011	60.1	87 of 266	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	57.3	85 of 262	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	58.7	83 of 261	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	59.4	70 of 256	72.7%	★★★★☆
2007	54.1	93 of 258	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	73.8	23 of 232	90.1%	★★★★★

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Reading50%+10 vs state

Biology48%+5 vs state

English Language Arts47%+8 vs state

Geometry35%+9 vs state

Algebra34%~ 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 11th Grade	ATLAS Biology 12th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Prairie Grove High School	Public, Charter	9-12	500 Cole Drive	Prairie Grove	72753	Washington County	Prairie Grove School District	Yes	No	No	No	(479) 846-4212	620	69	8.9	39.4%	494 (79.7%)	15 (2.4%)	64 (10.3%)	7 (1.1%)	15 (2.4%)	5 (0.8%)	20 (3.2%)	74.9	41^st of 293 public high schools	86.0%		63.1	79^th of 291 public high schools	72.9%	38			46.1	48.5	47.2			51.5	49.3	50.5					34.5	34.5	63.7	23.9		34.9				76.2	35.8			47.7	$11,365	$230	$11,135
Lincoln High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1392 E. Pridemore	Lincoln	72744	Washington County	Lincoln School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(479) 824-7310	338	57	5.9	60.4%	254 (75.1%)	3 (0.9%)	40 (11.8%)	14 (4.1%)	6 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	20 (5.9%)	29.6	230^th of 293 public high schools	21.5%		31.4	219^th of 291 public high schools	24.7%	11			33.7	25.3	29.9			39.0	27.9	33.9					7.1	7.1	5.6	4.0		4.2				58.8	11.1			23.8	$15,162	$937	$14,225
Farmington High School	Public	10-12	12327 N Highway 170	Farmington	72730	Washington County	Farmington School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 266-1860	690	81	8.5	27.7%	522 (75.7%)	23 (3.3%)	77 (11.2%)	4 (0.6%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (8.1%)	70.5	54^th of 293 public high schools	81.6%		57.5	104^th of 291 public high schools	64.3%	50				47.8	47.8				51.4	51.4								10.6		10.4					45.4			45.8	$11,610	$199	$11,411
West Fork High School	Public	9-12	359 School Ave	West Fork	72774	Washington County	West Fork School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 839-3131	264	88	2.9	37.9%	209 (79.2%)	1 (0.4%)	23 (8.7%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	26 (9.8%)	60.8	101^st of 293 public high schools	65.5%		37.2	194^th of 291 public high schools	33.3%	93			46.8	49.2	48.1			48.9	47.5	48.1					12.2	11.8	50.0	5.7		13.6					37.2			43.8	$14,194	$557	$13,637
Greenland High School	Public	9-12	30 N Sandy Ave	Greenland	72737	Washington County	Greenland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 521-2366	260	27	9.5		216 (83.1%)	2 (0.8%)	24 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.2%)	55.7	123^rd of 293 public high schools	58.0%		33	213^th of 291 public high schools	26.8%	90			34.0	38.5	36.1			37.5	38.5	38.0					21.6	21.6	47.3	12.1		27.3					58.8			58.2	$16,540	$844	$15,696
Northwest Techical Institute Secondary Career Center	Public	9-12	2350 W Old Farmington Rd	Fayetteville	72701	Washington County	Northwest Arkansas Community College Regional Center	No	No	No	No	(479) 444-3058	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Agee Lierly Life Preparation Services School	Public	9-12	2350 Old Farmington Raod	Fayetteville	72701	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 444-3083	250	41	6.0	63.2%	89 (35.6%)	46 (18.4%)	67 (26.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.6%)	38 (15.2%)	1.8	288^th of 293 public high schools	1.7%		4	286^th of 291 public high schools	1.7%	2			0.0	0.0	0.0			0.0	5.9	2.6					0.0	0.0												0.0	$10,521	$485	$10,036
Fayetteville High School	Public	9-12	994 W Martin Luther King Blvd	Fayetteville	72701	Washington County	Fayetteville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 444-3050	2,588	229	11.2	35.6%	1,618 (62.5%)	272 (10.5%)	377 (14.6%)	74 (2.9%)	13 (0.5%)	28 (1.1%)	206 (8.0%)	79.4	28^th of 293 public high schools	90.4%		74	46^th of 291 public high schools	84.2%	18			54.4	47.8	51.1			56.3	48.8	52.7					41.0	40.5	86.0	20.6		48.2				88.6	28.3	25.0		59.8	$14,846	$705	$14,141
Haas Hall Academy	Public, Charter	7-12	3880 North Front Street	Fayetteville	72703	Washington County	Haas Hall Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(479) 966-4930	499	28	17.9	1.0%	312 (62.5%)	18 (3.6%)	47 (9.4%)	64 (12.8%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	54 (10.8%)	91.4	9^th of 293 public high schools	96.9%		90.1	10^th of 291 public high schools	96.6%	1	76.9	74.3	80.5	88.2	79.9	82.7	71.9	80.5	83.8	79.3	82.6	54.5	73.5	83.9	72.2	78.6	55.1	47.1		54.6	78.9	80.5	79.9	87.6	50.0			82.6	$9,518	$214	$9,304
Har-Ber High School	Public	9-12	300 Jones Road	Springdale	72765	Washington County	Springdale School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 750-8777	2,271	170	13.3	59.0%	901 (39.7%)	62 (2.7%)	1,011 (44.5%)	34 (1.5%)	12 (0.5%)	208 (9.2%)	43 (1.9%)	52.3	141^st of 293 public high schools	51.9%		41.5	177^th of 291 public high schools	39.2%	36				37.9	37.9				38.5	38.5								17.1	19.0	17.1					33.1	22.9	7.1	31.8	$12,085	$685	$11,399

Frequently Asked Questions about Prairie Grove High School

What schools feed into Prairie Grove High School?

Prairie Grove High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Prairie Grove Elementary School
Middle : Prairie Grove Junior High School
Middle : Prairie Grove Middle School

How many students attend Prairie Grove High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 620 students attended Prairie Grove High School.

What district is Prairie Grove High School in?

Prairie Grove School District

What is the racial makeup of Prairie Grove High School?

Students at Prairie Grove High School are 80% White, 10% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian.

Is Prairie Grove High School a good school?

Prairie Grove High School ranks 41^st of 293 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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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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