Summary:
Zip code 72944, serving the Mansfield, Arkansas area, is home to a single high school, Mansfield High School, which serves grades 9 through 12 with a total enrollment of 214 students.
Mansfield High School is part of the Mansfield School District, which holds a 1-star rating and is ranked 179th out of 251 districts in Arkansas. The school itself has a volatile state ranking, dropping from the 62nd percentile in 2024-2025 to the 48th percentile in 2025-2026. Despite this, the school boasts a very high graduation rate of 93.7% and an exceptionally low dropout rate of 0.4%, both significantly better than state averages. A standout feature is its extremely low student-teacher ratio of 4.5:1, which suggests a highly personalized learning environment. The school also spends a substantial $15,131 per student annually.
Academically, the school shows a mixed performance. It excels in Biology, with 44.6% of students proficient in 2025-2026, outperforming the state average of 42.7%, and also performs slightly above the state average in Geometry. However, it struggles significantly in other core areas, particularly Algebra, where only 20.6% of students were proficient compared to the state's 36.9%. Overall proficiency in English Language Arts (31.9%), Reading (33.9%), Mathematics (33.0%), and Science (32.5%) all fall below state averages. With over 66% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, the school serves a predominantly low-income community, yet it achieves strong graduation rates and targeted academic success in specific subjects like Biology and Geometry.
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