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Woodlawn High School

Public Grades 7-12

224^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 293 Arkansas High Schools

Better than 24% of Arkansas high schools

Summary

Woodlawn High School in Rison, AR, is a small, rural public school serving 261 students in grades 7 through 12, and it is part of the Woodlawn School District.

The most notable feature of Woodlawn High School is its extreme volatility in academic performance. While nearby Rison High School and Star City High School show more gradual shifts, Woodlawn’s state ranking has swung dramatically—from the 82nd percentile in 2022-2023 to the 24th percentile in the most recent data. This instability is likely due to a "cohort effect," where the performance of a single grade level can significantly skew the school’s average because of its small enrollment. For example, the current 8th-grade class is exceptionally strong in math (52.2% proficient vs. 36.2% state average), but the school struggles in advanced subjects like Algebra (18.2% vs. 36.9% state) and 10th-grade English (17.1% vs. 37.2% state). Despite these academic challenges, the school boasts a high graduation rate of 94.0%, well above the state average of 90.1% and much higher than nearby Pine Bluff High School (77.0%) and Watson Chapel High School (82.7%).

Interestingly, Woodlawn’s struggles are not due to a lack of resources. The school has a favorable student-to-teacher ratio of 10.8:1 and per-student spending of $12,648, which is higher than Watson Chapel’s $11,408. Yet, Rison High School, located just 8.45 miles away and serving a more economically disadvantaged student population (63.38% vs. 52.11%), consistently outperforms Woodlawn in nearly every academic metric, including science (58% vs. 28.8%) and biology (41.3% vs. 26.4%). This suggests that the Cleveland County School District may have more effective instructional strategies or a more stable academic culture than the Woodlawn School District.

261

Students ?

10.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,648

Per pupil spending ?

52.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6760 Hwy 63
Rison, AR 71665

(870) 357-8171

District: Woodlawn School District

Feeder schools for Woodlawn High School:

Elementary:

Woodlawn Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.0%

Hispanic:

4.2%

Two or more races:

2.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 43rd percentile in 2016 → 24th in 2026

Strengths

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the Arkansas average (90%)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arkansas average (32% vs 41% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (24th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 19 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school32%

District avg45%

Arkansas avg41%

Middle school

189^th of 327

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Bottom 42%▼ down 26 pts since 2016

From top 32% (2016) to bottom 42% (2026)

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★★★★★

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High school

224^th of 293

Arkansas public high schools ?

Bottom 24%▼ down 19 pts since 2016

From bottom 43% (2016) to bottom 24% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Arkansas High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

131^st of 251Woodlawn 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	45.9	189 of 327	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	32.3	234 of 324	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	53.8	138 of 335	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.0	118 of 330	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.8	112 of 318	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	44.2	203 of 330	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	68.9	86 of 319	73.0%	★★★★☆
2018	50.5	160 of 318	49.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	49.9	166 of 315	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2016	63.3	100 of 312	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	60.0	92 of 275	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	60.8	113 of 280	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	34.4	210 of 278	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	49.6	162 of 265	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2011	70.0	72 of 264	72.7%	★★★★☆
2010	68.6	70 of 254	72.4%	★★★★☆
2009	47.8	146 of 240	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2008	82.9	17 of 223	92.4%	★★★★★
2007	58.8	92 of 225	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	60.7	80 of 206	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2005	39.3	145 of 208	30.3%	★★☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2026	32.3	224 of 293	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	46.1	157 of 291	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	57.6	115 of 305	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	74.4	52 of 295	82.4%	★★★★☆
2022	63.0	82 of 282	70.9%	★★★★☆
2021	47.2	151 of 290	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	58.6	105 of 282	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	65.6	68 of 263	74.1%	★★★★☆
2017	67.0	67 of 264	74.6%	★★★★☆
2016	44.2	154 of 269	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2015	28.9	207 of 267	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	55.8	102 of 268	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	45.6	155 of 271	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2012	58.1	101 of 266	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	64.1	59 of 266	77.8%	★★★★☆
2010	56.4	92 of 262	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	58.5	84 of 261	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	55.6	87 of 256	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	57.6	77 of 258	70.2%	★★★★☆
2006	53.4	89 of 232	61.6%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics45%~ state avg

Reading33%-7 vs state

English Language Arts29%-10 vs state

Science29%-15 vs state

Geometry27%~ state avg

Biology26%-16 vs state

Algebra18%-19 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 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
Woodlawn High School	Public	7-12	6760 Hwy 63	Rison	71665	Cleveland County	Woodlawn School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 357-8171	261	24	10.8	52.1%	240 (92.0%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (4.2%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)	32.3	224^th of 293 public high schools	23.5%		46.1	157^th of 291 public high schools	46.0%	67	33.3	31.8	33.4	17.1	29.1	36.1	38.6	38.9	17.1	33.1	36.1	52.2	45.0	19.0	18.2	42.8	15.8	27.3	22.2	34.1	28.8		26.4	26.4	$12,648	$363	$12,285
Rison High School	Public	7-12	700 Main Street	Rison	71665	Cleveland County	Cleveland County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 325-6241	314	33	9.4	63.4%	216 (68.8%)	74 (23.6%)	7 (2.2%)	11 (3.5%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	47	167^th of 293 public high schools	43.0%		62.7	82^nd of 291 public high schools	71.8%	85	41.2	44.9	23.2	31.1	34.8	35.3	42.9	30.3	44.4	37.8	54.9	47.6	51.7	15.2	25.9	70.0	28.9	35.7	53.0	63.3	58.0		38.6	41.3	$13,448	$1,270	$12,178
Star City High School	Public	9-12	400 East Arkansas St	Star City	71667	Lincoln County	Star City School District	No	No	No	No	(866) 446-3647	459	35	12.9		307 (66.9%)	77 (16.8%)	48 (10.5%)	14 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.8%)	35.8	209^th of 293 public high schools	28.7%		52.9	124^th of 291 public high schools	57.4%	85			26.2	33.3	29.9			35.9	36.0	36.0				25.4	25.4		2.2	2.2				36.6	21.2	26.3	$12,564	$461	$12,103
Watson Chapel High School	Public	9-12	4000 Camden Road	Pine Bluff	71603	Jefferson County	Watson Chapel School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 879-3230	593	66	8.9	58.5%	33 (5.6%)	531 (89.5%)	17 (2.9%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.8%)	13.1	271^st of 293 public high schools	7.5%		10.5	278^th of 291 public high schools	4.5%	7			16.8	15.4	16.1			19.2	21.4	20.2				4.2	4.2	3.8	3.6	4.2					24.6	23.9	$11,408	$938	$10,470
Pine Bluff High School	Public	10-12	711 West 11th	Pine Bluff	71601	Jefferson County	Pine Bluff School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 543-4300	688	49	14.1	100.0%	7 (1.0%)	659 (95.8%)	6 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	13 (1.9%)	8.5	277^th of 293 public high schools	5.5%		7.5	281^st of 291 public high schools	3.4%	4				11.8	11.8				14.4	14.4							3.3	3.3					12.9	12.8	$17,203	$2,017	$15,186
Southeast Ark College Careet Center	Public	9-12	912 West 6th Avenue	Pine Bluff	71601	Jefferson County	Jefferson Area Career Center	No	No	No	No	(870) 534-6129	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Woodlawn High School

Is Woodlawn High School a good school?

Woodlawn High School ranks in the bottom 23.5% of Arkansas high schools.

How many students attend Woodlawn High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 261 students attended Woodlawn High School.

What schools feed into Woodlawn High School?

Woodlawn High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Woodlawn Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Woodlawn High School?

Students at Woodlawn High School are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Woodlawn High School in?

Woodlawn School District

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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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