Summary:
The 72542 zip code area is home to three schools - Cherokee Elementary School, Highland High School, and Highland Middle School - all part of the Highland School District, which is ranked 42 out of 250 school districts in Arkansas and has a 4-star rating.
Among the three schools, Cherokee Elementary School stands out as a top performer, consistently ranking in the top 25% of elementary schools in the state and outperforming the district and state averages on standardized tests across multiple subjects and grade levels. In contrast, Highland High School and Highland Middle School face significant economic challenges, with both schools having 100% free/reduced lunch rates, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among their student populations.
The data also reveals differences in resource allocation, with Highland High School spending the most per student at $11,507, followed by Highland Middle School at $8,569 and Cherokee Elementary at $8,116. The student-teacher ratios also vary, with Highland High School having the lowest ratio at 8.7 students per teacher, followed by Cherokee Elementary at 13.6 and Highland Middle School at 15.7.
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