Serving 235 students in grades 7-12, Dierks 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dierks High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dierks High School's student population of 235 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
235 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dierks 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 Dierks High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#604 out of 997 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
n/a
19%
White
91%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dierks High School's ranking?
Dierks High School is ranked #604 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Dierks High School often compared to?
Dierks High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mineral Springs High School, Nashville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dierks High School?
The graduation rate of Dierks High School is 90%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Dierks High School?
235 students attend Dierks High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Dierks High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dierks High School?
Dierks High School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dierks High School offer ?
Dierks High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dierks High School part of?
Dierks High School is part of Dierks School District.
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