Serving 369 students in grades 7-12, White Co. Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
White Co. Central High School's student population of 369 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
369 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
White Co. Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White Co. Central High School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#724 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
n/a
19%
White
86%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Co. Central High School's ranking?
White Co. Central High School is ranked #724 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are White Co. Central High School often compared to?
White Co. Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Searcy High School, Bald Knob High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of White Co. Central High School?
The graduation rate of White Co. Central High School is 90%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend White Co. Central High School?
369 students attend White Co. Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of White Co. Central High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White Co. Central High School?
White Co. Central High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does White Co. Central High School offer ?
White Co. Central High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is White Co. Central High School part of?
White Co. Central High School is part of White County Central School District.
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