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Sloan-Hendrix High School

Q: Is Sloan-Hendrix High School a good school?

Sloan-Hendrix High School ranks 131 st of 293 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

131^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 293 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 55% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Sloan-Hendrix High School in Imboden, AR, is a small, rural school serving 398 students in grades 7 through 12 within the Sloan Hendrix School District, where over 68% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. The school stands out for its exceptional science performance, with 52.7% of all students proficient in science—well above the state average of 44% and outpacing every nearby school, including Highland High School and Hillcrest High School. This strength is especially notable in 8th grade, where 59.4% of students are proficient, far exceeding the state average of 42.9%.

However, the school faces challenges in specific areas. While its graduation rate of 92.9% is above the state average of 90.1% and competitive with Walnut Ridge High School (91.9%) and Pocahontas High School (91.4%), it has been volatile, dropping to 79.6% in 2023-2024 before rebounding. Additionally, biology proficiency is a weak spot, with only 30% of students proficient—12.7 percentage points below the state average and the lowest among nearby schools except Pocahontas (31.2%). This contrast between strong general science and weak biology suggests a potential gap in high school instruction.

Despite having the lowest per-student spending in the region at $11,842—far less than Hoxie High School ($13,600) or Hillcrest ($17,001)—Sloan-Hendrix is on a clear upward trajectory. After earning 1-star ratings from 2018-2021, the school has climbed to a 3-star rating and the 55th percentile statewide in 2025-2026, a more dramatic improvement than any nearby competitor. This trend suggests recent changes in curriculum or school culture are working, offering a promising foundation for continued growth.

398

Students ?

7.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,842

Per pupil spending ?

68.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3 Greyhound Cir.
Imboden, AR 72434

(870) 869-2361

District: Sloan Hendrix School District

Feeder schools for Sloan-Hendrix High School:

Elementary:

Sloan-Hendrix Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.0%

Hispanic:

2.5%

Two or more races:

1.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 34th percentile in 2016 → 55th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 21 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Arkansas median (55th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 7 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arkansas average (36% vs 41% meeting standards)

!Biology scores 13 pts below the Arkansas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school36%

District avg39%

Arkansas avg41%

Middle school

165^th of 327

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Top 50%▲ up 23 pts since 2016

From bottom 27% (2016) to top 50% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

131^st of 293

Arkansas public high schools ?

Top 45%▲ up 21 pts since 2016

From bottom 34% (2016) to top 45% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Arkansas High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

121^st of 251Sloan Hendrix 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	51.1	165 of 327	49.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	42.7	197 of 324	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.3	195 of 335	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	35.1	228 of 330	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	29.6	245 of 318	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	37.6	223 of 330	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	29.4	244 of 319	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	39.8	210 of 318	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2017	30.8	241 of 315	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	35.1	228 of 312	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	40.4	162 of 225	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	57.8	92 of 206	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2005	87.7	8 of 208	96.2%	★★★★★

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	54.6	131 of 293	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	45.8	159 of 291	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.2	165 of 305	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	39.1	191 of 295	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	46.1	160 of 282	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	35.8	207 of 290	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	33.5	203 of 282	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	37.4	186 of 263	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	41.7	166 of 264	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2016	39.7	178 of 269	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2015	27.6	213 of 267	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	50.0	137 of 268	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2013	36.8	194 of 271	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	58.5	97 of 266	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	37.1	189 of 266	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	36.1	192 of 262	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	37.3	180 of 261	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2008	64.8	49 of 256	80.9%	★★★★☆
2007	44.8	129 of 258	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	66.0	38 of 232	83.6%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Science53%+9 vs state

Mathematics39%-5 vs state

Reading36%-5 vs state

English Language Arts33%-6 vs state

Algebra31%-6 vs state

Biology30%-13 vs state

Geometry20%-6 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 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sloan-Hendrix High School	Public	7-12	3 Greyhound Cir.	Imboden	72434	Lawrence County	Sloan Hendrix School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 869-2361	398	55	7.2	68.1%	378 (95.0%)	3 (0.8%)	10 (2.5%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	54.6	131^st of 293 public high schools	55.3%		45.8	159^th of 291 public high schools	45.4%	28	30.8	31.3	40.0	30.4	33.1	30.8	34.4	44.6	33.3	35.7	36.9	40.6	38.8		32.8	31.3		20.3	20.3	46.2	59.4	52.7	30.9	30.0	$11,842	$662	$11,180
Pocahontas High School	Public	10-12	2312 Stadium Drive	Pocahontas	72455	Randolph County	Pocahontas School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 892-4573	410	68	5.9	59.3%	311 (75.9%)	5 (1.2%)	10 (2.4%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	68 (16.6%)	11 (2.7%)	28.5	232^nd of 293 public high schools	20.8%		41.2	179^th of 291 public high schools	38.5%	53				26.0	26.0				27.4	27.4								6.4	7.0				31.4	31.2	$13,529	$828	$12,700
Black River Technical College Career Center (Topps)	Public	9-12	1410 Highway 304 East	Pocahontas	72455	Randolph County	Black River Technical College	No	No	No	No	(870) 248-4000	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hoxie High School	Public	7-12	602 SW Hartigan	Hoxie	72433	Lawrence County	Hoxie School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 886-2401	360	71	5.0	100.0%	330 (91.7%)	5 (1.4%)	12 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.8%)	48.7	161^st of 293 public high schools	45.1%		43.8	163^rd of 291 public high schools	44.0%	2	33.9	12.0	26.0	40.8	28.4	38.9	20.0	35.1	40.7	34.2	40.7	21.1	32.9	30.8	14.0	16.9		21.0	18.7	39.0	33.3	36.4	43.1	42.9	$13,600	$751	$12,849
Walnut Ridge High School	Public	7-12	508 E Free	Walnut Ridge	72476	Lawrence County	Lawrence County School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 886-6623	437	63	6.9	52.6%	366 (83.8%)	8 (1.8%)	26 (5.9%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.1%)	58.2	113^th of 293 public high schools	61.4%		57.9	100^th of 291 public high schools	65.6%	13	24.6	41.8	37.0	43.5	36.3	23.3	46.2	43.8	46.8	39.7	52.0	28.8	43.3	72.7	10.6	30.4	26.9	7.7	15.1	23.3	41.8	32.1	56.9	55.7	$11,948	$250	$11,697
Hillcrest High School	Public	7-12	146 S. Main Street	Strawberry	72469	Lawrence County	Hillcrest School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 376-5416	179	49	3.6	78.2%	168 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.8%)	38.8	197^th of 293 public high schools	32.8%		44.6	162^nd of 291 public high schools	44.3%	35	39.1	38.7	30.8	30.8	34.9	47.8	38.7	30.8	34.6	37.7	60.9	66.7	64.1		24.0	25.9		8.0	11.5	65.2	58.1	61.1	32.0	32.0	$17,001	$2,077	$14,924
Highland High School	Public	9-12	1 Rebel Circle	Hardy	72542	Sharp County	Highland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 856-3273	476	65	7.3		437 (91.8%)	6 (1.3%)	19 (4.0%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.9%)	71.8	50^th of 293 public high schools	82.9%		61.5	86^th of 291 public high schools	70.4%	36			46.6	39.8	43.1			54.3	41.6	47.9					44.7	45.5	62.9	9.8	24.5				50.5	49.1	$14,544	$1,563	$12,981

Frequently Asked Questions about Sloan-Hendrix High School

What schools feed into Sloan-Hendrix High School?

Sloan-Hendrix High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Sloan-Hendrix Elementary School

What district is Sloan-Hendrix High School in?

Sloan Hendrix School District

How many students attend Sloan-Hendrix High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 398 students attended Sloan-Hendrix High School.

Is Sloan-Hendrix High School a good school?

Sloan-Hendrix High School ranks 131^st of 293 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Sloan-Hendrix High School?

Students at Sloan-Hendrix High School are 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

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2025–26 ATLAS test scoresJul 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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