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Ahlf Junior High School

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Ahlf Junior High School ranks 46 th of 327 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

46^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 327 Arkansas Middle Schools

Better than 86% of Arkansas middle schools

Summary

Ahlf Junior High School in Searcy, AR, serves 576 students in grades 7 and 8 and is part of the Searcy School District, which ranks in the top 30% of Arkansas districts.

Ahlf Junior High stands out for its exceptional performance in advanced mathematics, with 76% of students scoring proficient on the Algebra exam—more than double the state average of 36.9%. This strength in advanced math contrasts with a notable grade-level gap: 7th graders outperform 8th graders in core subjects like math (55.7% vs. 38.8%) and reading (50.6% vs. 44.2%). The school has shown impressive year-over-year improvement, climbing from a rank of 103rd in 2022-2023 to 46th in 2025-2026, earning a 4-star rating. Compared to nearby Beebe Junior High School, which has a perfect 100% Algebra proficiency rate and a lower student-teacher ratio of 12.9 (vs. Ahlf's 16.1), Ahlf holds a stronger overall state rank but trails in overall math and science scores. In contrast, Riverview Junior High School, just 2.87 miles away, has proficiency rates 10-20 points lower in every subject, highlighting a significant achievement gap between neighboring communities.

Ahlf spends $11,050 per student, which is higher than Southwest Middle School ($10,142) and Beebe Middle School ($9,617), but lower than Beebe Junior High ($10,711) and Riverview Junior High ($13,342). Despite spending less than Riverview, Ahlf achieves far better academic results, suggesting effective resource use. With a 49.48% free/reduced lunch rate, the school's upward trajectory—now at its highest rank since 2016-2017—positions it as a strong, improving choice for families in the Searcy area.

576

Students ?

16.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,050

Per pupil spending ?

49.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

308 W Vine
Searcy, AR 72143

(501) 268-3158

District: Searcy School District

Students who attend Ahlf Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Searcy High School

Feeder schools for Ahlf Junior High School:

Elementary:	McRae Elementary School
	Sidney Deener Elementary School
	Westside Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.1%

Hispanic:

11.8%

African American:

8.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 62nd percentile in 2022 → 86th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (50% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 14% of Arkansas middle schools

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 86th (2026) from a 62nd-percentile low (2022)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school50%

District avg48%

Arkansas avg41%

46^th of 327

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Top 14%▼ down 12 pts since 2016

From top 2% (2016) to top 14% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

77^th of 251Searcy 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	77.0	46 of 327	85.9%	★★★★☆
2025	77.0	47 of 324	85.5%	★★★★☆
2024	70.8	72 of 335	78.5%	★★★★☆
2023	65.8	103 of 330	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.7	121 of 318	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	76.4	52 of 330	84.2%	★★★★☆
2019	64.8	110 of 319	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	74.9	59 of 318	81.4%	★★★★☆
2017	80.2	31 of 315	90.2%	★★★★★
2016	91.3	6 of 312	98.1%	★★★★★
2015	89.5	12 of 275	95.6%	★★★★★
2014	80.1	29 of 280	89.6%	★★★★☆
2013	91.3	2 of 278	99.3%	★★★★★
2012	89.0	5 of 265	98.1%	★★★★★
2011	87.5	9 of 264	96.6%	★★★★★
2010	90.0	3 of 254	98.8%	★★★★★
2009	88.7	6 of 240	97.5%	★★★★★
2008	88.1	8 of 223	96.4%	★★★★★
2007	88.8	6 of 225	97.3%	★★★★★
2006	93.4	3 of 206	98.5%	★★★★★
2005	90.8	5 of 208	97.6%	★★★★★

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Algebra76%+39 vs state

Science57%+13 vs state

Mathematics49%+5 vs state

Reading47%+7 vs state

English Language Arts45%+5 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 Science (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 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ahlf Junior High School	Public	7-8	308 W Vine	Searcy	72143	White County	Searcy School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 268-3158	576	36	16.1	49.5%	398 (69.1%)	51 (8.9%)	68 (11.8%)	12 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (8.2%)	77	46^th of 327 public middle schools	85.9%		77	47^th of 324 public middle schools	85.5%	1				45.7	43.8	44.8				50.6	44.2	47.4				55.7	38.8	48.7	76.0	76.0				55.3	58.6	56.9	$11,050	$677	$10,373
Southwest Middle School	Public	4-6	1000 W Beebe Capps	Searcy	72143	White County	Searcy School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 268-3125	913	50	18.4	52.5%	616 (67.5%)	103 (11.3%)	83 (9.1%)	22 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	88 (9.6%)								(n/a)	45.2	48.1	43.2			45.6	42.2	47.2	44.6			44.7	45.6	59.5	56.8			54.3			45.3	59.6	46.3			50.9	$10,142	$1,079	$9,062
Riverview Junior High School	Public	7-8	820 Raider Dr	Searcy	72143	White County	Riverview School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 279-7111	179	16	11.0	76.5%	129 (72.1%)	14 (7.8%)	21 (11.7%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (7.3%)	39.8	210^th of 327 public middle schools	35.8%		30.3	242^nd of 324 public middle schools	25.3%	32				31.3	35.4	33.2				33.3	34.2	33.7				33.3	35.1	34.1						32.3	35.3	33.7	$13,342	$2,375	$10,966
Bald Knob Middle School	Public	6-8	601 North Hickory	Bald Knob	72010	White County	Bald Knob School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 724-5652	216	18	12.0	57.9%	184 (85.2%)	5 (2.3%)	11 (5.1%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.6%)	46.8	185^th of 327 public middle schools	43.4%		52.9	149^th of 324 public middle schools	54.0%	36			24.0	36.5	34.2	31.1			32.3	42.7	31.6	35.5			44.8	56.1	28.6	44.9	80.0	80.0			28.2	50.0	38.1	38.2	$12,473	$1,892	$10,581
Beebe Middle School	Public	5-6	1201 W Center St	Beebe	72012	White County	Beebe School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 882-5463	509	30	17.0	56.6%	419 (82.3%)	17 (3.3%)	36 (7.1%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.7%)								(n/a)		34.3	41.3			37.7		33.9	43.3			38.4		41.8	49.2			45.4				34.3	41.3			37.7	$9,617	$513	$9,104
Beebe Junior High School	Public	7-8	1201 W Center St	Beebe	72012	White County	Beebe School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 882-5463	491	38	12.9	52.7%	423 (86.2%)	17 (3.5%)	29 (5.9%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.7%)	74.2	64^th of 327 public middle schools	80.4%		84.8	30^th of 324 public middle schools	90.7%	34				36.9	41.0	38.9				41.1	44.7	42.9				59.8	59.4	59.7	100.0	100.0				55.5	51.6	53.5	$10,711	$547	$10,165

Frequently Asked Questions about Ahlf Junior High School

Is Ahlf Junior High School a good school?

Ahlf Junior High School ranks 46^th of 327 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Ahlf Junior High School attend?

Students who attend Ahlf Junior High School usually go on to attend Searcy High School

What is the racial makeup of Ahlf Junior High School?

Students at Ahlf Junior High School are 69% White, 12% Hispanic, 9% African American, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Ahlf Junior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 576 students attended Ahlf Junior High School.

What district is Ahlf Junior High School in?

Searcy School District

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2025–26 ATLAS test scoresJul 13, 2026

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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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