Summary:
In zip code 71825, there is only one high school, Blevins High School, which serves grades 7 through 12 in the rural community of Blevins, Arkansas, and is part of the Blevins School District.
Blevins High School is a small school with 183 students and an exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 4.4 to 1, which typically allows for personalized attention. However, the school is facing significant academic challenges. Its state ranking has declined sharply over the past few years, dropping from the 34th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 7th percentile in 2025-2026, earning a 0-star rating. Test scores are well below state averages, with only 9.3% of students proficient in English Language Arts and 10.5% in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 39.4% and 44.1%, respectively. The graduation rate is 81.2%, which is lower than the state average of 90.1%.
Despite spending $15,705 per student—a relatively high amount for a rural school—academic outcomes remain low, suggesting that funding alone is not addressing the core issues. A high percentage of students (83.61%) qualify for free or reduced lunch, indicating significant economic hardship in the community. Interestingly, performance varies by subject and grade; for example, 9th graders scored 40% proficient in Biology, much higher than the school's overall science proficiency of 14.6%, while 8th graders scored 0% proficient in Reading. This inconsistency points to potential challenges with curriculum or instruction that may need targeted improvement.
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