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White Hall Middle School

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White Hall Middle School ranks 211 th of 324 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

211^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 324 Arkansas Middle Schools

Better than 35% of Arkansas middle schools

Summary

White Hall Middle School is a public middle school serving 693 students in grades 6-8 in White Hall, Arkansas, which is part of the White Hall School District. The school has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on standardized tests, with proficiency rates in 2024-2025 of 28.9% in English Language Arts, 27.5% in Math, and 31.3% in Science, compared to the state averages of 34.7%, 38.7%, and 38.1%, respectively.

Over the years, White Hall Middle School's statewide ranking has declined from 50th out of 315 middle schools in 2016-2017 to 211th out of 324 in 2024-2025, and its SchoolDigger rating has dropped from 4 stars to 2 stars. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 46.38% to 53.77% in recent years, which is higher than the state average and indicates a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Sheridan Middle School and Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Middle School, White Hall Middle School appears to be underperforming academically and facing more significant socioeconomic challenges.

Addressing the key challenges faced by White Hall Middle School, including declining academic performance, decreasing statewide ranking and rating, and serving a population with significant socioeconomic needs, will be crucial for the school to improve student outcomes and better serve its community.

721

Students ?

14.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,326

Per pupil spending ?

60.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

8106 Dollarway Road
White Hall, AR 71602

(870) 247-2711

District: White Hall School District

Students who attend White Hall Middle School usually attend:

High:

White Hall High School

Feeder schools for White Hall Middle School:

Elementary:	Gandy Elementary School
	Hardin Elementary School
	Moody Elementary School
	Taylor Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.2%

African American:

26.4%

Two or more races:

5.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 71st percentile in 2015 → 35th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arkansas average (30% vs 36% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 36 percentile points since 2015

!Mathematics scores 11 pts below the Arkansas average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school30%

District avg32%

Arkansas avg36%

211^th of 324

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Bottom 35%▼ down 36 pts since 2015

From top 29% (2015) to bottom 35% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

139^th of 250White Hall 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
2025	40.1	211 of 324	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	47.0	173 of 335	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	52.3	171 of 330	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	60.7	127 of 318	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	58.0	137 of 330	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.8	124 of 319	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	68.7	88 of 318	72.3%	★★★★☆
2017	75.1	50 of 315	84.1%	★★★★☆
2016	72.8	62 of 312	80.1%	★★★★☆
2015	63.6	79 of 275	71.3%	★★★★☆
2014	71.8	64 of 280	77.1%	★★★★☆
2013	76.5	38 of 278	86.3%	★★★★☆
2012	69.4	74 of 265	72.1%	★★★★☆
2011	71.0	67 of 264	74.6%	★★★★☆
2010	66.3	78 of 254	69.3%	★★★★☆
2009	55.5	119 of 240	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	58.4	100 of 223	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2007	51.3	126 of 225	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2006	56.2	97 of 206	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2005	57.8	93 of 208	55.3%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Algebra67%+36 vs state

Science31%-7 vs state

Reading29%-6 vs state

English Language Arts29%-6 vs state

Mathematics28%-11 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2025)					ATLAS Reading (2025)					ATLAS Mathematics (2025)				ATLAS Algebra (2025)			ATLAS Science (2025)				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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	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 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
White Hall Middle School	Public	6-8	8106 Dollarway Road	White Hall	71602	Jefferson County	White Hall School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 247-2711	721	48	14.9	60.1%	434 (60.2%)	190 (26.4%)	24 (3.3%)	24 (3.3%)	3 (0.4%)	7 (1.0%)	39 (5.4%)	40.1	211^th of 324 public middle schools	34.9%		47	173^rd of 335 public middle schools	48.4%	38	23.2	39.6	24.0		28.9	24.5	39.8	24.4		29.4	27.7	38.7	11.6	27.5	66.6		66.6	26.8	39.0	28.3	31.3	$9,326	$432	$8,893
Pine Bluff Junior High School	Public	7-9	2601 Fluker St	Pine Bluff	71601	Jefferson County	Pine Bluff School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 534-3878	610	61	9.9	100.0%	18 (3.0%)	568 (93.1%)	11 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.8%)	7.3	311^th of 324 public middle schools	4.0%		7.6	322^nd of 335 public middle schools	3.9%	11		4.3	11.8	7.8	8.1		7.6	15.9	10.3	11.3		7.1	11.3	9.3		2.2	2.2		4.4	10.8	7.7
Watson Chapel Junior High School	Public	6-8	3900 Camden Road	Pine Bluff	71603	Jefferson County	Watson Chapel School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 879-4420	334	32	10.3	67.1%	23 (6.9%)	300 (89.8%)	5 (1.5%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	10.7	304^th of 324 public middle schools	6.2%		10.3	313^th of 335 public middle schools	6.6%	9	22.2	9.0	12.2		14.1	21.2	9.9	14.6		15.0	17.1	10.8	1.0	9.8	11.1		11.1	18.2	15.3	17.1	16.8	$13,152	$1,410	$11,742
Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Middle School Pine Bluff	Public, Charter	6-8	Pine Bluff Ar 71603	Pine Bluff	71603	Jefferson County	Friendship Aspire Academies Arkansas	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(870) 218-1250	236	13	17.8	66.1%	2 (0.8%)	230 (97.5%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	24.3	258^th of 324 public middle schools	20.4%		18.5	294^th of 335 public middle schools	12.2%	36	20.0	22.2	20.8		21.0	26.3	23.4	24.5		24.8	26.3	22.2	28.3	25.2				22.5	18.5	22.7	21.0
Sheridan Middle School	Public	6-8	500 N Rock St	Sheridan	72150	Grant County	Sheridan School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 942-3813	564	33	17.0	41.7%	490 (86.9%)	26 (4.6%)	25 (4.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.9%)	63.7	95^th of 324 public middle schools	70.7%		60.7	103^rd of 335 public middle schools	69.3%	8	38.0	28.0	35.9		33.9	38.6	30.5	39.1		36.0	45.5	44.1	56.5	48.0	60.9		60.9	46.0	38.0	47.8	43.9	$10,206	$898	$9,308

Frequently Asked Questions about White Hall Middle School

What high school do graduates of White Hall Middle School attend?

Students who attend White Hall Middle School usually go on to attend White Hall High School

Is White Hall Middle School a good school?

White Hall Middle School ranks 211^th of 324 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is White Hall Middle School in?

White Hall School District

How many students attend White Hall Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 721 students attended White Hall Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of White Hall Middle School?

Students at White Hall Middle School are 60% White, 26% African American, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 3% Hispanic.

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